Are they from a calcium or zinc deficiency, or do they appear when i bang my hand on something?
my friend thinks it's zinc, and i think it's the knocking against something theory.
please help!!
2006-11-28 05:24:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
if it is a deficiency, why does it only occur on some nails?
that's why i think it's when i knock them, because they're not consistent
2006-11-28 05:29:46 · update #1
White spots on nails are not caused by calcium deficiency. It is more likely that these spots, or leukonychia, are calcium deposits caused by hitting your nail at its base or matrix. Because a normal fingernail takes about eight months to grow out completely, the mark might not appear for several months: if you see white spots halfway up your nail, the damage probably happened around four months earlier.
White spots can also be due to dehydration – simply not drinking enough water or using a nail polish remover with too much formaldehyde or toluene. Other causes include allergy to nail products used, a fungal infection or mild zinc deficiency caused by changing hormone levels, colds or viral infections.
If you want strong, healthy nails, be sure that your diet is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E and iron, calcium, zinc and sulphur, as well as the essential fatty acids.
2006-11-28 05:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by iliandraeq 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's Leukonychia a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails. The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed.
2006-11-28 05:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Seung Hee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
white bits nails
2016-01-28 02:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually means a trauma to the nail bed, generally caused by a knock or bang to the nail. It can also be hereditary. The idea that you are deficient in something is not true.
2006-11-28 05:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by thames334 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok... if u talk about the white lines that happen in the middle of the nail and take forever to get rid of its where the nail has bent up at some point in time. however you can have problems with deficiency as well.
2006-11-28 05:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by ERICA J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you i read in a beauty book that hitting your nail up against something hard will leave a white mark...one time i got my nails done and my nails hit up on a wall and 3 of my fingers had white marks...hope this helps you out
2006-11-28 05:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could be a defisiency if you have them on many nails. Or it could be where you've knocked your nail, trapped in door etc... an old bruise on a nail often leaves white marks.
2006-11-30 10:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those annoying white dots on your nails are nothing to worry about they are just a calcium build up!! it is no big deal and when your nails grow out they will grow out also!! so don't stress it is not a problem, just annoying
2006-11-28 05:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by scoobyone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thin, peeling nails, or nails with white spots or ridges, mean your body is running short of zinc. You should incorporate more legumes, beans, mushrooms, brewer's yeast, and whole grains into your meals.
2006-11-28 05:30:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
These can be caused by a zinc, iron or calcium deficiency. Go to your Dr and see if you're anaemic.
2006-11-28 06:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Nat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋