What Are White Spots On Nails And How To Get Rid Of Them?
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- 05 Apr 2023
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Healthy nails, both on fingers and toes, are a soft pink color with a single white crescent called lunula at the bottom of each nail. So, what are the white spots on nails that seem to appear out of nowhere? Medically, the condition involving these white spots is called leukonychia. You may have heard about mineral deficiency being associated with this condition, but there is more to it than that. Infections, underlying medical conditions, and even injury can cause varying kinds of white spots. There are several ways in which you can get rid of them. Let’s delve deeper to understand this condition so that you know what to do about it.
What Are White Spots On Nails And How Do They Look?
White spots on nails or leukonychia partialis is a kind of partial white discoloration of nails. The word leukonychia is derived from two Greek terms, leuko (meaning white) and onyx (meaning nail). Depending on how the white spots appear on your nails, you may have either of these three types of partial leukonychia (1):
- -Leukonychia Striata
If the white spot on your nail appears as a horizontal band running parallel to the lunula (half-moon-shaped base of the nail), you may have leukonychia striata. These are also called Mees lines and generally outgrow with the nail over time.
- -Longitudinal Leukonychia
Longitudinal leukonychia appears as multiple pale white bands at least 1mm thick that run parallel to the base of the nail. Read More..
