I began having these small white dots on my nails several years ago, now they're on almost every nails, why are they hear, and how can I get them off.
2007-01-26 09:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by musicman 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Zinc deficiency is one possibility. But apparently there is plenty of room for debate, and sometimes no remedy. Young people often grow out of it.
Considering the several nutrition recommendations, you might try taking a vitamin/mineral complex with 100% RDA (recommended daily allowance) of the ones mentioned.
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2007-01-26 10:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Acute deficiency may cause hair loss or thinning, dermatitis, and decreased growth. Both poor appetite and digestion are also experienced by adults with zinc deficiency. Loss of taste sensation may occur, as can brittleness of the nails or white spots on the nails, termed leukonykia. These and most other symptoms can be corrected with supplemental zinc. Sulfur may be helpful as well. Skin rashes, dry skin, and delayed healing of skin wounds or ulcers may result from zinc deficiency, and stretch marks, called striae, are also produced by this condition. Zinc and copper are both needed for cross-linking of collagen, and when they are low, the skin tissue may break down.
2007-01-26 09:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-12 21:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely they are caused by a mineral deficiency, usually potassium or zinc. A multivitamin with potassium and zinc will solve the problem.
2007-01-26 09:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are simply damaged part of the nail. While nails form, they can get damaged easily which causes abrasions - white bits.
2007-01-26 09:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
white dots on nails used to be how many girlfriends or boyfriends u have, they seem to fade away completely as u get older.
they are from accidently hitting your nails against things.
they are normal and will go away on their own
2007-01-26 10:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
u need more calcium in your diet. u can't get rid of them. they'll just grow out on their own.
2007-01-26 10:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by Marion 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋