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White Spots On Fingernails White spots on fingernails, are a rather confusing nail problem. There are so many reasons as to why you can have white spots on nails, yet no one is really able to say for sure why a person may suffer from these white specks. White spots on finger nails can be the result of an injury. You can easily bang your nail against something, and pay it no attention, until you notice a white spot on your nail. White spots on finger nails, usually appear weeks after banging your nail. These little white marks, can be compared to a bruise, and will grow out in a matter of weeks, or months. Others suggest white spots on nails, is caused from a lack of calcium, zinc and iron. I take all of the above supplements, and have never noticed a white mark on my nails. I did see them a lot when I was younger, but I have not seen one on my nails for years, and I put it down to the fact that I have a very healthy diet, and take all the above mentioned supplements. 
Many would argue a lack of vitamins is not the case, I suggest you test this theory yourself. Include a zinc supplement into your diet and see if you have less white spots.Other sources say a lack of vitamin D is the reason why a person may have these white spots on nails. If you are going to take a vitamin d, take one which is included in a calcium supplement. I think if you take the vitamins suggested, like me, you will probably never experience white spots on your fingernails again. A lack of minerals and vitamins has never been proven, but I believe by taking these vitamins they definitely help. Sometimes having a manicure can cause white spots on fingernails, this is due to excessive pressure put on the base of the fingernails. In some cases white spots on nails can be an allergic reaction to nail products being used such as nail lacquer, or nail hardeners. You could also have white spots on finger nails due to a mild infection. A fingernail which has turned completely white, should definitely be checked out by a Doctor. It could be the sign of a major health problem. Depending on the white spots or marks, it could be the beginning of fingernail fungus. Most often though, having white spots on fingernails is superficial and will pass in time; usually they are nothing to worry about. There is a couple of things you can do to help prevent them, besides taking the above mentioned vitamins. Try rubbing oil into your fingernails and cuticles daily, vitamin E is a good one to use. When not massaging your fingernails with oil, make sure you use a good hand and nail cream daily as well. Don't forget to put sunscreen on your hands and fingernails, when going out, no matter what the weather! If covering your white spots on finger nails with nail polish, remember to put on a base coat first. White spots on fingernails is usually a very minor nail problem to have. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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