2007-02-27 09:13:56 · 8 answers · asked by Suki 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Lack of zinc or trauma to the nail bed.
2007-02-27 09:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the most common form of Leukonychia, small white spots on the nails. Picking and biting of the nails are a prominate cause in young children and nail biters. In most cases, when white spots appear on a single or a couple of fingers or toes, the most common cause is injury to the base (matrix) of the nail. When this is the case, white spots disappear after around eight months, which is time necessary for nails to regrow completely.
http://www.salongeek.com/health-safety-natural-nails/6245-my-big-fat-greek-leukonychia.html (page with picture).
White spots showing up on all or nearly all nails for longer periods of time (months and years) can be due to one of several reasons. One common explanation is zinc deficiency.
2007-02-27 09:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told its a lack of calcium and potassium in the system. To conserve these your body takes it from other nonessential areas. Your nails for example.
The Syko Ward
2007-02-27 09:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by The Syko Ward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually an indication of a lack of Zinc in your diet.
2007-02-27 10:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by Panda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just talked about that with someone a few days ago and its a lack of Iron
2007-02-27 10:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by JustMe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah. this two are right. but its nothing special. I'm getting it sometimes and many people do.
2007-02-27 09:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I *think* they are calcium deposits but I'm not certain
2007-02-27 09:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by dharma_claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trapped air. ...they grow out
2007-02-27 09:21:11 · answer #8 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋