What do white spots on nails mean?
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Usually it is where you've banged the cuticle while the nail was forming - like a bruise. You can tell if this is what it is because they will grow off with the nail.\n\nIf they sit in the same spot for several weeks and don't move as the nail grows, then you need to see a doctor to make sure you haven't contracted an under-the-nail fungus infection.
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I am a nail tech and when I was in school our teacher told us that those were a type of bruise on the nail bed.....perfectly normal and they don't cause any problem.....now if it is green, yellow, or black then that is a fungus, and you need to talk to your Dr. to get rid of it!!!
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Vitiligo is more likely to affect the skin around the eyes and lips, or the knuckles and joints. Spots are porcelain-white and are permanent. \ntinea versicolor  is a fungus infection that mainly affects the skin of young people. This common condition is unsightly, but it is neither permanent nor serious. Spots can be either light- or reddish- brown or else lighter than the surrounding skin (hence, the name "versicolor"). There may be just a few spots, or there can be so many that they run together (like a shawl) and make it seem that islands of normal skin color are the spots, not the other way around. There are many antifungal agents available to apply to the skin for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter (OTC) remedies include clotrimazole, miconazole, and selenium sulfide shampoo (e.g., Selsum Blue).
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White extremities denote a lack of blood flow. Your circulation stinks, in other words. I would call your doctor and ask or go see them.
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White marks on the fingernails are called Leukonychia. The majority of them are caused by minor injuries to the forming nail under the skin. Even a relatively minor bump can leave a mark that stays with the nail until it grows out.\n\nIf you have a large number of white marks persistently for months, you MAY have a zinc deficiency. See your doctor for a checkup and be sure to ask.
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If you can you should go see a specialist. I'm not a doctor but you may have Onychomycosis. This is a fungal infection of the finger or toe nails. I have had this condition and it's curable. I used LAMISIL, I'm sure you have seen the commercials on TV. This is very expensive at this time till generic version comes out. I think it was around $14 a tablet taken once a day. I had insurance cover it (phew). It basically passes through your body to your nails and kills the fungus and grows new health nails. The therapy takes several months.\n\nI have spoken to a doctor that said it will not reoccur and it has. He gave me some solution to use daily but didn't work. I've spoken to another and said that it will not kill me but your nails will look unattractive. I'm still trying to decide if I should take Lamisil again. I'm hesitant because it seems to have side effects to the liver. Read about the side effects. You need to get a blood test before taking it. There are tons of home remedy but I and many people on a medical forum have not found one that works, including bleach, vinegar, and nail polish to name a few.\n\nI have noticed that my nails have become dry and less glossy over the years. I think the oil treatment helps. Oil displaces water. Fungus needs water (moisture). I'm trying this now.\n\nI'm a Scuba instructor and I am constantly wet. I may always have this condition but yours may be curable.\n\nCheck these sites for more information. There are many sites on the subject.\n\nhttp://www.coolnurse.com/nail_fungus.htm\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084\n\nGood luck to ya!
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Get a pedicure where they can clean/scrape the surface of the nails a little, and don't apply any nail polish after that. Just let the nails "air". Apparently, the lack of oxygen causes the nails to yellow.
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That yellow fluid is pus, it means there is an infection under your nail bed. Best thing, get to your doctor quick smart, they will prescribe you with antiobiotics to treat the infection. Worst case, you'll be referred to a dermatologist.
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Nail discoloration can happen for a variety of reasons:\nstaining from chemical agents, vitamin/mineral deficiency, recent illness, and current disease states.  Since this is a new finding for you, I think you should see a doctor.
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If you have a yeast infection, the discharge is usually white and looks like cottage cheese, and it itches REALLY bad. You're probably just spotting normally - most women have it at least some months before or after the period or when they ovulate in mid-cycle. If it gets really heavy or smells terrible, see your doctor, but what you describe sounds okay to me. Hope this eases your mind some.
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You either have a rare genetic defect or you have a fungal infection in the nailbeds. Check with your dermatologist.
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You may have a blood-filled blister under your nail.  I've had them many times from playing sports, from stopping quickly (basketball and floor hockey).  Your nail may turn black-and-blue and fall off.  Don't worry, it'll grow back.
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All fingernails are white. The ends only appear so because they're not connected to the underlying finger. Nails grow from the nail beds which are just below the bottom of the nail.
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many health conditions are reflected by nail changes...what you describe sounds like a result of trauma.
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Onychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is a common problem seen by dermatologists. The term onychoschizia includes splitting, brittle, soft or thin nails. Onychoschizia is more common in women.\n\nOnly very rarely are internal disease or vitamin deficiencies the reason (iron deficiency is the most common). One tip is that if the fingernails split, but the toenails are strong, then an external factor is the cause. Basically brittle nails can be divided into dry and brittle (too little moisture) and soft and brittle (often too much moisture).\n \nThe usual cause is repeated wetting and drying of the fingernails. This makes them dry and brittle. This is often worse in low humidity and in the winter (dry heat). The best treatment is to apply lotions containing alpha-hydroxy acids or lanolin containing lotions such as "Elon" (by the "Dartmouth" company) to the nails after soaking nails in water for 5 minutes and after getting the hands wet.  Hope that helps.
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That is a sign that you are lacking something in your diet.  Usually it is calcium, but could be something else.  Try to eat better foods, drink milk instead of soda and you should cease to get them.  They don't go away once they are there, they have to grow off your nail.
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That does ot sound like vitiligo, it sounds like a fungus.  Try using an antifungus on your skin for about three motnhs, see what happens.  Vitiligo moves around, white spots tend to just get a tiny bit bigger over years, which makes me think aha!!  Fungus amoungus.  \n\nI have so much knowledge in areas that bring me so little money.