why have i white marks on my finger nails?
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coz u lack in caalcium and zinc,eat more fruits and veggies
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I bit my nails for a long time when I were a child, but I stopped. Look closely at what might cause it. Is it boredom? Is it stress? Is it hunger? Just playing, seriously, try to substitute this habit with something.\n\nGood luck\n\nP.S. I love getting manicures now
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Most often that is caused by vitamin deficiency and/or a fungal infection of the nail. I suggest you see your physician. It's a good idea for everyone to take a vitamin daily.
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can also indicate lead posioning. do you have any blueness around your finger nails? if so go to a doctor soon, like yesterday
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Nail textures: Vertical ridges that appear on the nail can indicate disorders as simple as iron deficiency, poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients, overall poor health or they could indicate something as serious as kidney trouble. (So, you see why consulting your physician is so important.) These vertical ridges, as well as bumpy nails, can also suggest that one is prone to developing arthritis. Ridges running horizontally across the nail can indicate physical or mental stress.
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Possibly birthmarks but you should have a doctor check them out.
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Signs and symptoms of anemia are pale color, tiredness, weakness, etc.  It's hard to tell if you are anemic or not, unless it is severe.  You can get a simple blood test to tell if you are anemic or not.  Weird ridges on you fingernails is usually a sign of a fungal infection of the nails, certain anemias or an illness.  If you take vitamins daily, you probably don't have a Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency unless you have a parasite, malabsorptive disorder or auto-immune condition.  Perhaps you have iron deficiency because most vitamins don't provide enough iron... most people get enough if they eat dark leafy vegetable or red meat.  Remember that too iron is toxic, so don't overdose on iron supplements.  Do you have excessive bleeding or periods... this can cause anemia, including stomach ulcers and GI bleeds.
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Ok, here's what I found in 10 min.\n\nWebMd:\nA black nail may be caused by an injury. \nOccasionally the black appearance under an injured nail may indicate damage to the nail matrix, the area where the nail first begins to form. If this is the case, it may be necessary to remove the nail and repair the matrix.\n---Melanoma may give a black, irregular appearance to an uninjured nail.-----\n\nHealthboards.com\nA vertical black or brown streak, especially if new, should be reported to a dermatologist. This is especially important in an adult with a single nail streak and/or pigment in the cuticle area (Hutchinson's sign). This can also be due to a benign mole, hemorrhage from trauma, or a fungal infection, but it should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Do a web search and get more info. I had a couple once, but they finally disappeared.\n\n\nConsensus online is to go to a dermatologist.....and NOW
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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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First keep your nails SHORT and clean. If there is too much pressure in one spot in can cause bleeding. Move your hand around. Don't stay in one spot and don't be too rough.
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Does it get worse when you are in the sun? Could be a benign skin fungus (my kid gets them on his face in summer). Try selsun blue, rub it on, let it set a bit, wash it off. Repeat twice daily for a week or so. \nNot got anything to do with the sun? Could be vitaligo. Its a disease where the melanin producing cells dont do their job and you end up with white spots. Alot of times it is on hands and feet. Look it up online. Check with your doc. There are also some vitamin and mineral deficiancies that can cause spotting. I dont know those right off the top of my head.
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This happens to lots of people.  I am speaking from personal experience.  What I found finally worked (after several years) is that I focused on what I ate.  So I eat reasonably and healthy.  Jello is supposed to have some stuff in it that is good for nails, by the way.\n\nSecond, I started to exercise every single day.  So now I walk, sometimes run and ride a bike.  Doing something physical is important.\n\nSomething else I changed, I did clip my nails regularly, even the one that had changed to the dark almost ugly color.\n\nWhat happened is the old toe nail finally dropped off with a new one under that was nice and clear.\n\nI had tried those things they advertise on TV, and even went to a doctor, but none of that did anything for me.
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A hangnail  is a small, loose strip of torn skin near a fingernail or toenail. Hangnails are usually caused by dry skin or (in the case of fingernails) nail biting, \nand may be prevented with proper moisturization of the skin\nlack of protein, folic acid, and vitamin C can cause hang-nails.
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It is most likely fungus. Some of those fungal infections are very hard to get rid of. The fungus just lives there, on your feet, in your nails.
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You have more stimulation in your fingers than your toes.\n\nYou are constantly bending or moving your fingers. This stimulates them and makes your nails grow faster.\n\nYes you do walk on your toes but you are not constantly moving them to create as much stimulation.
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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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This can often happen upon your first sexual contact. You are stretching the walls of your Vagina  and there may well be some trauma to them which cause a little bleeding. It should only be spot bleeding however and if it is any more than that I would go see my doctor. I'm not sure if it is possible to break your Hymen through finger contact however. If you feel pain or consistent bleeding, or even if you feel uncomfortable, go see your Dr. just to feel reassured. Good luck