Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 (Answer last edited on Jan 31, 05)While there are many reasons for these white spots (called leukonychia), most of them are due to mild trauma -- such as hitting or slamming your fingernail on or into something -- and there's usually little cause for worry.If you use nail enamels, nail hardeners, or artificial nails, it's also possible that you're having an allergic reaction. Such products can cause nail fragility and very fine splitting or layering of the nail plate, which may result in whitish spots.The white spots may also be something that you picked up at the gym or during your monthly manicure, namely a fungal, yeast, or bacterial infection that attacks the substance of the nail directly, leaving a whitish streak or spot behind. If you've forgotten to wear your flip-flops at the gym or if you're unsure about the hygiene at your nail salon, ask your doctor to take scrapings of nail tissue for fungal and bacterial cultures. If there's a pesky organism causing the spots, both topical and oral therapies can clear up this problem in a few weeks.Finally, there are a number of total-body ("systemic") conditions that can leave white spots on your otherwise unblemished talons. Certain nutritional deficiencies, particularly a lack of zinc or protein in your diet, can cause a nearly total whiteout of your nail except for the tips or even a pattern of white bands across the width of the nail. Cirrhosis, a form of chronic liver disease usually brought about by alco... (read full answer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I don't paint my fingernails but do my toenails. I don't go to get manicures either. Never had these before now so something is happening within my body. Thanks for the info. I will read it again later. Getting ready for the MRI trip. Maybe I don't get enough protein b/c I don't always eat " meat " everyday but do consume other proteins. Maybe I'll add some more zinc. My multi has 15mgs of zinc. Rhonda > > (Answer last edited on Jan 31, 05) > While there are many reasons for these white spots (called leukonychia), > most of them are due to mild trauma -- such as hitting or slamming your > fingernail on or into something -- and there's usually little cause for worry. > > If you use nail enamels, nail hardeners, or artificial nails, it's also > possible that you're having an allergic reaction. Such products can cause nail > fragility and very fine splitting or layering of the nail plate, which may > result in whitish spots. > > The white spots may also be something that you picked up at the gym or > during your monthly manicure, namely a fungal, yeast, or bacterial infection that > attacks the substance of the nail directly, leaving a whitish streak or spot > behind. If you've forgotten to wear your flip-flops at the gym or if you're > unsure about the hygiene at your nail salon, ask your doctor to take scrapings > of nail tissue for fungal and bacterial cultures. If there's a pesky > organism causing the spots, both topical and oral therapies can clear up this > problem in a few weeks. > > Finally, there are a number of total-body ( " systemic " ) conditions that can > leave white spots on your otherwise unblemished talons. Certain nutritional > deficiencies, particularly a lack of zinc or protein in your diet, can cause a > nearly total whiteout of your nail except for the tips or even a pattern of > white bands across the width of the nail. Cirrhosis, a form of chronic liver > disease usually brought about by alco... _(read full answer)_ > (http://www.answerbag.com/a_view.php/13232) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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