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what do white clouds in the fingernails mean?

legendrower

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is it a lack of minerals or somat...?

cheers

Reply 1

lskdgjsj

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legendrower

is it a lack of minerals or somat...?

cheers

Lots of things cause white spots. Bacterial infection, trauma to the fingernail (hitting it against something), an allergic reaction, cirrhosis, psoriasis, eczema. It's difficult to decide on a cause without more information.

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Flank Runner

calcium deficciency, you may not be getting enough calcium or your not absorbing enough from the foods in your diet, try drinking/eating more dairy products, milk being the best i believe, bare in mind it wont instantly disappear, the white smudges have to grow out with the rest of your nail, hope that helps

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silverbolt

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if its in the nails its probably because your lacking in calcium.
drink milk

Reply 4

Ting-Ting

I'd say lack of zinc

Reply 5

lskdgjsj

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Flank Runner

calcium deficciency, you may not be getting enough calcium or your not absorbing enough from the foods in your diet, try drinking/eating more dairy products, milk being the best i believe, bare in mind it wont instantly disappear, the white smudges have to grow out with the rest of your nail, hope that helps

It's a myth that white spots (leukonychia) are caused by a calcium deficiency; there's no evidence of any causal relationship.

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CherryGarcia

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oh, i wanted to post the smae thread just last night :smile:

I heared that it is lack of vitamins...

Reply 7

derf

Fungal infection?

Reply 8

Anonymous #1

What bout ridges in the nails?

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rosetinted

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There are a number of different reasons for having white spots in your nails. Could be a fungal infection, minor trauma to the nail (ie hitting it or slamming it in something), allergic reaction to any products used on your nails, psoriasis, eczema, a lack of zinc or protein in your diet or even liver disease. If you are concerned you should always consult with your GP. It is highly unlikely to be anything particularly bad, but it never hurts to be cautious.

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Navajo

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not enough calcium, simple as that :smile:

Reply 11

rosetinted

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Navajo

not enough calcium, simple as that :smile:

Myth..read the thread!

Reply 12

seafairy

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It is most likely trauma to fingernail. Like banging it. I have them. Actually a couple of weeks ago i jammed the door on my finger and it was all bruised down near the cuticle and now theres quite abit of white on the nail. The white bits will grow out as your fingernail grows.