If You See These White Spots On Your Nail, Be Careful. This Is What It Means

Sometimes, a change in the appearance of your nails does indicate an underlying disease, but these changes would be more dramatic than just the occasional white spot.

Nails that turn completely white, for example, can indicate liver disease, but by the time this happens, you probably would have other symptoms. Theses white spots on the fingernails, which can appear as dots or lines, are called Leukonychia. It’s essential to know the causes and take respective measures to treat them.

Causes of White Spots on Nails

1. Nail Injuries

An injury to the base of the nail, which is also known as the matrix, can result in the appearance of these white spots on the nails

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2. Allergic Reaction

There are times when white spots can appear on the nails due to an allergic reaction to nail polish, nail hardener or even nail polish remover.

3. Zinc Deficiency

Zinc is a metal that is normally found in the human body. A zinc deficiency in a person commonly causes white spots or streaks in their nails.

4. Protein Deficiency

A protein deficiency in a person will show as horizontal bands that extend across the nail bed. When the protein levels return to normal, these lines will usually just disappear. 

5. Fungal Superficial Onychomycosis

A subtype of an infection that commonly appears on the toenails. Fungi are the cause of these white spots and they appear on the nail plate and then they spread to the nail bed.

6. Serious Diseases

There are some serious diseases that present symptoms like white spots on the nails.

– Liver disease, like hepatitis and cirrhosis

– Kidney disease

– Anemia

Therefore, it is extremely important to see a doctor if you notice any discolorations in your nails. The earlier you see the doctor the more likely it is to treat the condition effectively.

Source: New Health Guide