According to research,
one of the most common causes of little white spots, which can show up
on fingernails and toenails, is a condition called leukonychia. It is
often not a serious condition. while many people think they’re caused by
calcium or zinc deficiency, that’s generally not the case.
In reality, these spots most often
develop as a result of mild to moderate trauma to the nail. If you can’t
think of anything that could have injured your nail, consider the fact
that nails grow very slowly, so the injury may have occurred weeks
before the spots appeared. Another possibility is that the spots could
be a sign of a mild infection, allergy, or a side effect of certain
medications.
Whatever the source of the injury, these
spots typically do not require any treatment and should go away as your
nail grows out. And they should not return unless you suffer another
nail trauma.
However, this generally applies when only a single or a
few nails are affected. If all of your nails are showing white spots or
streaks, the leukonychia could be related to more serious condition,
such as anemia, cardiac disease, cirrhosis, diabetes or kidney disease.
However, it’s good practice to pay attention to changes and
abnormalities in your fingernails and to consult your doctor when
necessary.
by
Tuzun and Karakus
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