what are the white spots on my fingernail?
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Mineral deficiency You may notice white spots or dots along your nails if you are deficient in certain minerals or vitamins. The deficiencies most commonly linked to this issue are zinc deficiency and calcium deficiency.
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['discolouration of the nail – it may turn white, black, yellow or green.', 'thickening and distortion of the nail – it may become an unusual shape or texture and be difficult to trim.', 'pain or discomfort – particularly when using or placing pressure on the affected toe or finger.']
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With a condition known as onycholysis, the fingernails become loose and can separate from the nail bed. The separated part of the nail becomes opaque with a white, yellow or green tinge. Sometimes detached nails are associated with injury or infection.
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Tinea versicolor has small, scaly white-to-pink or tan-to-dark spots which can be scattered over the upper arms, chest, and back. They may sometimes appear on the neck and the face. On light skin, tinea versicolor may be faint or can appear as tan-to-pink spots, while on dark skin tinea versicolor may be light or dark.
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Color changes could be the result of a nail fungus or, in some cases, they may be a sign of skin cancer. Conditions like liver failure and kidney problems can also change your nail color, turning nails white or yellow at the tips or near the cuticles.
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A common nail fungus called white superficial onychomycosis can appear on the toenails. The first sign of the infection may be a few small white dots on the nails. The infection can grow and spread to the nail bed. Toenails may appear flaky and then become thick and brittle.
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The most common white spots are 'Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis'. These white spots on the skin are usually caused by sun exposure. In the case of too much UV exposure, the skin cells can change in color.
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When white spots are caused by entrapped keratin, it's called primary milia. However, these tiny white cysts can also form on skin as the result of a burn, sun damage, or poison ivy.
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1. Tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor can appear as white spots or spots in shades of pink, red, and brown. They're more noticeable on tanned skin and may get larger over time.
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An infected nail often will have unsightly white/yellow or orange/brown patches or streaks. It can also turn thicker, crumbly, ragged or dull, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some cases, the nail will emit a slightly foul odor and it may separate from the nail bed, a process known as onycholysis.
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White nails If the nail bed is predominantly white with darker rims near the top, this can indicate liver problems such as hepatitis. According to WebMD, pale fingernails can also indicate problems with anemia, liver disease or even heart disease.
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Calcinosis. This condition causes a buildup of calcium in or under the skin, sometimes forming small or large white bumps. If the bump on your hand is white, grows, and starts to leak a chalky fluid, it could be calcinosis.
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Tinea versicolor. Tinea versicolor can appear as white spots or spots in shades of pink, red, and brown. They're more noticeable on tanned skin and may get larger over time.
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Infection. One of the most common causes of yellow toenails in an infection by a fungus that attacks the nails. This is called onychomycosis, and it happens more in adults than children. It can lead the nail to turn yellow, have yellow spots, white patches, or even turn black.
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The white patches you describe could be a sign of athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is a bacterial infection that can be easily treated with a cream or powders available from a chemist or pharmacy.
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You may notice white spots or dots along your nails if you are deficient in certain minerals or vitamins. The deficiencies most commonly linked to this issue are zinc deficiency and calcium deficiency.
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Pitted brown spots in fingernails may indicate a skin and joint disorder called psoriasis. Reddish-brown spots can indicate a deficiency of folic acid, protein or vitamin C.