2007-03-26 03:27:29 · 11 answers · asked by abadcv 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Some people say its a lack of calcium, but according to netdoctor.co.uk:
The white spots on your fingernails are most likely to be caused by a mild zinc deficiency which can be easily corrected by taking a dietary supplement. Zinc is relatively safe and non-toxic so sensible levels of supplementation should do you no harm. I would advise 20-40mg of elemental zinc a day (available from chemists as zinc sulphate). It it may take several weeks before any improvement is seen.
2007-03-26 03:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by ♫ Chloe ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is usually caused by a lack of calcium. The white line are what gives it away. Other tell tale signs include brittle, peeling of the nail, chipping, splitting, and very flexible nails. Taking a calcium supplement should help this.
2007-03-26 03:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by ace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a lack of calcium, iron, magnesium. Any number of mineral deficiencies can cause those white marks. Your best bet is go go to the doctor and have some simple blood work done to rule out any deficiencies.
Sometimes they just occur without reason (I have had them since birth with no noticeable deficiencies)
It is always best to consult a doctor.
2007-03-26 03:31:30 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey. Lack of certain minerals in your body can cause a slight elevation in the pigment of skin in your nail beds. Also, I've read that certain poisons over a period of time cause white lines to appear underneath your nails....you'd better investigate.....
2007-03-26 03:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by icu292876 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard thats a calcium defeciency... not 100% sure though
2007-03-26 03:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by just me #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a sign of calcium deficiency.
2007-03-26 03:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dervish_NL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have them but now i dont and its because of calcuim i now eat aand drink loads of stuff that has them in aim for atleast two glasses or two handfull of stuff with calcuim in
good luck
2007-03-26 03:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
calcium deficiency
2007-03-26 03:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of calcium
2007-03-26 03:29:14 · answer #9 · answered by xcypher73x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every one of those represents a million dollars that will get sometime
my grandma told me that when I was 4 or so
2007-03-26 03:31:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋