white nails

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

anyone else get white bits in their finger nails

 

i always seem to never in my toe nails though strange

[Smudger105e]

If you notice white spots, also known as leukonychia, on your nails, they unlikely to have been caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency. In a few cases, white spots on fingernails can indicate an underlying infection, but much more commonly, they are the result of injury. Similar to bruising, white spots on fingernails do not show up immediately. It may take several days or weeks before you notice the spots. Because they are generally the result of a minor injury, you are likely to have forgotten all about banging your fingernail against the car door.

 

And no, I didn't write that!

[hotrodholty]

i got told it was due to a lack of calcium, drink more milk and they go away, iv tried this and it seemed to work, although it may be fluke and an old wives tail

[countrybumpkin]

Some of the common myths associated with white spots on fingernails claim they are the result of a calcium deficiency or eating too much mayonnaise. While these white spots may be the result of a zinc deficiency, it is likely that other signs of zinc deficiency, such as hair loss or a slow immune system, would be present as well. Occasionally, a few white spots on fingernails may indicate an allergic reaction to a product used on the nail, such as nail polish, hardener, or polish remover.

 

no i didnt write that

[Stu_B]

Medically speaking, those little white marks that sometimes appear as dots or lines on the fingernail are known as leukonychia. There are several possible causes for the discoloration, but the most common are mild trauma, a fungal infection, skin conditions, or nutritional deficiencies.

 

For example, if you accidentally slam your fingernail into an object, a white mark will likely develop. But because a normal fingernail takes months to grow, by the time a blemish appears you may have forgotten what caused the trauma.

 

White marks on your nails that are more linear could be a sign of a fungal infection. Gyms and nail salons are hotbeds for fungus and yeast, and are common places for contracting infections. These infections attack your nail directly, causing discoloration and even separation from the nailbed. If you suspect that's the cause for the white on your claws, see a dermatologist about a culture sample and diagnosis.

 

Another culprit, although not as common, is psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that causes red, irritated blemishes and scaling throughout the body. In extreme cases, fingernails are affected by dead skin cells that accumulate in the nailbed and form thick layers, also known as "plaque." Treatment varies from prescription creams to ultraviolet light therapy.

 

Finally, an old wives' tale fingers another suspect: your diet. In folklore, the most commonly cited cause for those white marks (and probably something your mom warned you about) is a deficiency of certain minerals in your body, such as zinc and calcium. Adding nutritional supplements or foods containing these minerals to your diet could clear up your white flecks in a few months.

 

 

...and no, I didn't write that

[Mr Sam]

i have one small one on my left thumb....so probably caused by a hammer

[mk1super]

My nails just got lots of blood under it but think thats due to the gearbox landing on it

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

the doctor took a clipping and the results came back fine but i keep getting these white lines on my two thumb nails at the moment sometimes on my fingers too

 

i dont recall that i keep banging my thumbs not that often as one grows out i see a fresh one developing

 

strange

[richie_stix]

whats that white shit thats grows on your nob then?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only jokin

[LADY WIT]

whats that white shit thats grows on your nob then?

 

 

 

:dope:

[Guest cortinamad-gonetoo]

whats that white shit thats grows on your nob then?

 

cheese

[countrybumpkin]

whats that white shit thats grows on your nob then?

 

cheese

 

i beleive the technical term is bellensleydale

[D4N]

If you notice white spots, also known as leukonychia, on your nails, they unlikely to have been caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency. In a few cases, white spots on fingernails can indicate an underlying infection, but much more commonly, they are the result of injury. Similar to bruising, white spots on fingernails do not show up immediately. It may take several days or weeks before you notice the spots. Because they are generally the result of a minor injury, you are likely to have forgotten all about banging your fingernail against the car door.

 

And no, I didn't write that!

 

tommy2ltr is gunna have a big white spot on his finger then If he still has a finger nail still.. to scared to look at the pics again to check

[geoffersmasher]

i git the more calcium story too