2006-12-21 11:17:21 · 12 answers · asked by tom b 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
my grandmother told me that it was a sign at you told a lie. It's an old wives tale that she said her mother used to tell her.
2006-12-21 11:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by Donna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spots are bruises under the nail. They happen when you hit or bend the nail.
2006-12-21 11:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Alena F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone once told me it was from me not drinking enough milk. I am not sure though. I did drink more milk and they did go away but I am not sure if it was real or a coincidence.
2006-12-21 12:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually caused by trauma to the nailbed...and as the damaged part grows in, it appears as white spots
2006-12-21 11:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by phoenix rising 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you drink some milk, my mom worked in a medical center and told me long ago that i wasn't drinking any milk!!!!! :)
2006-12-21 11:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by masterflagman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has something to do with calcium and a calcium deficiency.
2006-12-21 11:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by jenn_mcd83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its due to a lack of calcium
2006-12-21 11:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by black belt fisch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard it was from ur thyroid gland..i have them too...i drink ALOT ALOT ALOT of milk too...thats where u get lots of ur calcium too..
2006-12-21 11:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by hey its me, Dani!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many reasons.See below.
2006-12-21 11:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by kalusz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you work with chemicals of any such, or have you dealt with any that's what causes it
2006-12-21 11:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by chozynson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋