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If you notice white spots or stripes on your nails, you may have nail trauma... or not.
A common reason for such nail changes – trauma to the nail base, but it can also indicate something more serious. These spots usually disappear on their own after some time. However, if these spots are still on your nails, say, after a couple of months – that is a reason to go to the doctor.
White spots or stripes on nails can signal leukonychia. But there are also other reasons for nail changes. Here they are...
Source: takoysebeblog.ru
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Protein or zinc deficiency
If you have horizontal stripes that disappear at the nail base, it may indicate a protein deficiency. If you have white veins on your nails – it means your body lacks zinc.
Superficial fungal onychomycosis
White spots on nails can be an indicator of warts, fungus (onychomycosis), or even psoriasis and eczema.
Liver, kidney disease or anemia
In rare cases, nail changes can signal serious illnesses such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. It is better to consult your doctor to be sure it is not about you.
Sarcoidosis
These small white spots on your nails can be one of the seven symptoms of a disease called sarcoidosis, which damages the skin, lungs, and other organs.
Thyroid problems
A soft nail with white spots is called `Plummer`s nail`. You should know that it indicates thyroid disease – hypothyroidism.
If it happens in the lower part of the nail, it means the disease is in an early stage.
Allergy
You may have an allergy to nail polish, polish remover, or other chemicals you put on your nails.
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