What are the white marks around my toes?
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White marks/skin around your toes is basically, dead skin. When a person takes a shower or bath they forget to really dry between the crevices and the toenail.  It is important that you dry your feet well. Don't forget between the toes.  You might also purchase a non-greasy foot cream to use after you have scrub around your cuticles with the towel.  This scrubbing will also help remove the dead skin. Try going to a manicurist who will show you how to remove the dead skin without cutting. It's also okay for a MALE to have a pedicure. I'm A Toe Watcher!
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NSP Forum \n\nRe: Fingernails\nPosted By: Ed <ejvaluchuck@yahoo.com>\nDate: Saturday, 27 May 2006, at 4:20 p.m. \n\nIn Response To: Fingernails (Combined Messages) \n\nHello, I was just wonder, my toenails are almost completely white and my fingernails at the tips have a white strip. I was just wondering the reason for this and what I could do to get them back to normal. Thank you, Ed \n: Fingernails \n\n: When someone has fingernails that have ridges \n: (vertical), is that normal or is it a health \n: condition and if so what can be done to \n: correct it? -Tanya \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Needs more hydrochloric acid - try PDA or Food \n: Enzymes. -Nancy Coulter \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: The information I have says that it may \n: indicate a kidney disorder or iron \n: deficiency. Depending on the source you \n: review. The one I reviewed "Footprints \n: on the Path" says kidney disorders. \n: Another book I have also says possible \n: kidney disorders and also states "poor \n: nutrient absorption". A third source I \n: have only mentions iron deficiency. -Lourdes \n: Martinez \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: I think you are on track with the iron diff. I \n: have always heard ridges were a sign of low \n: minerals and kidney stress but I have \n: personally battled anemia and can use my \n: fingernails as a gage when my iron is low. \n: When it's up the ridges fade. The kidney's \n: also become strained as well as the liver \n: with anemia. -Laura \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Read the "Fingernails, Jewels or \n: Tools?" on the FAQ page...it is very \n: enlightening. \n: http://www.nspforum.com/faq/index.cgi?read=929 \n: --Miss Sunshine \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Q: I have ridges that go the long way on my \n: finger & toenails. (They are getting \n: better after a few weeks of NSP prods!) I \n: just noticed that there is one pronounced \n: ridge on each fingernail - on the right hand \n: it is just left of the center; on the left \n: hand it is just right of the center. Anybody \n: see this before? Is there a specific \n: reason/cause? Thanks... -Kathy O. \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Vertical ridges on fingernails (going from the \n: base to the tip) are often caused by not \n: having enough enzymes/HCl to digest your \n: protein. I have also heard they can be \n: caused by a lack of iron but tend to try the \n: enzymes first. After all, if they are not \n: breaking down and absorbing their protein, \n: they may not be breaking down and absorbing \n: their iron either!! -Mike, ND \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Splitting nails - lack of Hydrochloric Acid \n: (HCL) contributes to splitting nails. Have \n: you also had problems with digestion for \n: some time? Have you taken antacids \n: periodically? \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Also, if the or ridges on nail are vertical (up \n: and down not side ways) sometimes that \n: indicates an iron deficiency. If you are \n: lacking HCL you may want to try NSP Food \n: Enzymes. Hope this is helpful. -Lourdes \n: Martinez \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Vertical - I was taught that those ridges were \n: caused by the LIVER. Per old Chinese Doctor. \n: So test him on all the liver combinations \n: which includes EYEBRIGHT. Valerie - - - - - \n: - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Q: Hi, I have deep ridges running from side to \n: side on my thumb nails, but thin, vertical \n: ridges on all my other fingernails. Is this \n: something I should be concerned about, go to \n: the doctor about? I take various vitamins \n: daily and am in good health, as far as I \n: know! Thank you, -Kathy \n\n: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \n\n: Kathy, Do you have white lines AND horizontal \n: ridges on the thumbs? If you do, this can \n: indicate arsenic poisoning. Horizontal \n: ridges can also indicate a B-Vitamin \n: deficiency. Another reason for horizontal \n: lines is wh
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Yes, I have had this, for no apparent reason, they called it a trauma, but in the long run it turned out to be Toe nail fungus.See a Podiatrist, that is a  foot Doctor of Podiatry, and have him take care of it. Toe nail fungus take a long time to treat, and can be treated with Laser or medicine  You will also learn to keep your feet very clean and dry, change your socks and shoes frequently, you only have one pair of feet, do take good care of them. . I hope this is helpful
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it depends..i  mean if its cold outside my hands and feet will be cold.  but have you notice whether your finger tips and toes change colors, to lets say blue and they become numb?  there's a disease called Raynaud's Phenomenon where the blood vessels in your fingers and toes constrict (narrow), usually in response to cold temperatures and/or emotional stress. Check w/ your doctor if this continues to concern you. Good luck!
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lol...they are all there....remember you have 5 toes not 6! ;)   lol
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Yes. My fathers and mother in laws feet get that way. They are diabetic. They also have a rash like look on the feet as well. You should really go to the doctor. Feet swelling and blueness is the first sign of diabeties. Also if you are over weight and on your feet alot, that could also be a problem
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Unless you are diabetic, I reckon you have athletes foot. There is a new cream that's just come out that tackles it in just one application but I can't remember the name of it. There are a lot of different treatments that you can get from your pharmacy & they don't cost too much.
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man go see a doc .. white spots do not happen because of lack of sleep they are dark circles ... i think ur getting aneamic .. dunno ... just go see a doc ...
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Not trying to scare you or anything but if they are appearing that quickly then maybe you should see your doctor. The last post was right they most likely are warts but when someone says bumps all over the bottoms of thier feet it just sends off warning bells in my head because syphilis has such a symptom. see your doctor.
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It sounds infected to me.  Burn a needle on the stove until it glows red, and jab the needle into the bump.  You will feel a little pain.  There may me a small wood splinter embedded in your toe, and you may need someone to remove it with the needle.\n\nAfter that, soak a cotton ball into "hydrogen peroxide" the stuff you buy at the pharmacy in the brown bottle, and place it on the bump.  If the bump starts to foam white, you have a skin infection.  You will have to soak your toe with hydrogen peroxide for a week, or until the soreness go's away.
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could be athelete's foot, a fungal infection.  could just be dry skin.  you can pick up remedies for both at a drug store.
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you may have a bone spur or bunion. Should be evaluated by a foot doctor.
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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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It could be exzma, which isn't an infection, but needs hydrocortisone cream ( over the counter).  It could also be from wearing wet socks.  Keeping your feet aired and dry is important.  If it itches or gets red, see your doctor.  Hope this helps
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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.
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Yes I have and it leaves a little round white mark. You will be OK try not to think about it. Waiting on test results are never fun.
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Maybe Oral thrush ????  Is there a white layer on your tongues and then red bits ?? The white is a sure sign of thrush xx