Why do i have white (calcium) bits on my nails?!


Question: Why do i have white (calcium) bits on my nails.?
Lol, when i was younger mum used to tell me it was because i dont eat/drink enough dairy products!
but im 16 now and still have them!
I drink so much milk its unreal!
Like all the time!

What could it be.? Are the white bits actually because of a lack of calcium.? what can i do to get rid of them.?

Thanks veryy much in advancee =)

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It is not due to a lack or excess of calcium in the diet, but a lack of zinc in your diet. You can take 20-40 mg zinc sulfate per day, available from the pharmacy, or a multivitamin. Remember, zinc can be toxic in large amounts so don't try to get rid of these spots by taking a massive load of zinc in one day. Good luck!Health Question & Answer

They're called punctate leukonychia - which is just a medical term that means "white spots."

There are many reasons. The most common reason: your nail suffered some amount of trauma getting banged or slammed. The white spots are no cause for alarm and they will just grow out over time.

Now, if you use nail polish, hardeners, or artificial nails, those white spots might have been caused by an allergic reaction.

You could have also picked up those spots at the gym or during your last manicure - namely a fungal, yeast, or bacterial infection that attacks the nails, leaving a whitish spot or streak. A quick visit to the doctor can determine if there's a pesky organism causing those spots - nothing a little medicine can't take care of.

Skin disorders, such as eczema or psoriasis, can also leave spots on your nails. Don't worry - just having the spots alone doesn't mean you have a skin disorder.

If your entire nail has turned white, it could be a nutritional deficiency, like a lack of zinc or protein.

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