why do they show up
2006-11-13 09:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by christine [♥] 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Those little white marks that sometimes appear as dots or lines on the fingernail are known as leukonychia. They can have a variety of causes, including mild trauma, a fungal infection, skin conditions, or nutritional deficiencies. Usually they are caused by a minor zinc deficiency which is not serious.
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2006-11-13 09:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Those are marks that show you that you are lacking in Calcium. They show up on your nails as your nails and teeth are formed from calcium. So, I would suggest that you do something about it like drinking more fresh milk.. :)
2006-11-13 09:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by annaliza_257 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you utilize nail enamels, nail hardeners, or synthetic nails, this is attainable which you're having an allergic reaction. Such products would reason nail fragility and intensely effective splitting or layering of the nail plate, which will bring about whitish spots. or that's simply by particular dietary deficiencies, somewhat loss of zinc or protein on your foodstuff recurring, would reason a just about finished whiteout of your nail aside from the coaching or consistent with hazard a trend of white bands around the width of the nail.
2016-10-22 00:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by hosford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its common belief that these marks come from a calcium deficiency when in fact they are caused by knocks sustained to the nails(similar to bruises but for ur nails)
2006-11-13 09:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by leona g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my manicurist:
They are NOT because of calcium deficiency, they are calcium deposits. This means you have too much calcium (which is a GOOD thing) and that your body is storing it in your nails until it needs it. Hope this helps.
2006-11-13 10:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by surfcomtesse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I get white marks it is because they get bent back "accidentally". Very painful. Not pleasant.
2006-11-13 09:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by Thunor232 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need calcium. Anything your body needs or has too much of can manifest in your fingernails. It's cool.
2006-11-13 09:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Earth Queen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some say lack of calcium and I have heard it is from too much calcium.
2006-11-13 10:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough protein, I had them all my life them started taking a protein supplement, they went away, and my booger pickers got stronger.
2006-11-13 09:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i found out that
they are called leukonies and are from a calcium
2006-11-13 09:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by sAm O So kOoLz Ya diGg =) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋