A beautiful, unforgotten, and very helpful friend once told me that the white flecks and spots in my fingernails indicate a calcium definciency in my body. I've been taking calcium everyday for years. How is it that I have a calcium deficiency?
2007-03-04 00:43:56 · 0 answers · asked by dreamelixir4453 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It's a common medical myth that white spots on your fingernails are caused by too little calcium in your diet. However, these white spots (called leukonychia) are not a sign of a calcium deficiency. But they can be an indicator of other problems.
The most common cause of leukonychia is blunt trauma to the nail bed, such as a knock or a blow. Due to the slow growth rate of nails, the white spots of leukonychia may appear gradually and linger for months.
Other causes could include a rough manicure, a slight allergic reaction to enamels or other nail products, or even a mild bacterial or fungal infection.
White spots can also appear on toenails, but regardless of their location, they are generally harmless and will disappear with time. However, a nail that turns completely white could be a symptom of liver disease and should be looked at by a doctor. http://www.soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment.php4?seg=204
http://www.drstandley.com/naildisorders_index.shtml
2007-03-04 00:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe a couple of reasons.... I know that when I bend a nail it leaves a whits 'bend' mark . This can even occur when the nail is still being formed under the cuticle. Diet can also be a factor in nail development. I have read that it is possible to tell if someone is lacking something in their diet by looking at their fingernails.
2016-03-17 08:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The white that you are seeing in your fingernails usually indicate a lack of Zinc. Take a good quality multivitamin every day and it should supply you with enough zinc. It will take about three months before you see a difference.
If you have any further questions please let me know.
2007-03-04 00:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont that is a myth your nails and hair are actually made of protien so eating more of that in your day to day diet will help
2007-03-04 01:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋