TRUE LEUKONYCHIAMUEHRCKE LINESKNUCKLE PADSTERRYS NAILSChanges in nail color can provide important clues of underlying systemic and skin disease. In particular, white discoloration (leukonychia) has a high prevalence with a wide array of potential relevant causes, from simple manicure habits to life...
The most common cause of leukonychia isinjury to the nail bed. These injuries can occur if you pinch or strike your nail or finger. Frequent manicures and pedicures or the use of gel or acrylic nails can also damage nail beds. Several other causes may be responsible for the unusual spots...
White nails, also known as leukonychia, describes fingernails that are partially or completely white in color. The white color could be the result of several things such as trauma, anemia, dietary deficiencies, heart or kidney disease, or even poisoning. 3/11 White Nails If the nails are mo...
The topic we’ll be tackling today from my nail series is the root cause behind those pesky little white spots that pop up on your fingernails. The official term for these spots is leukonychia, derived from the Greek words leuko (“white”) and nychia (“nails”). Although these spots...
Many believe that the development of a white patch or spot on the nail is an indication of a calcium deficiency – more often than not, this isn’t actually the case.(4) White discolouration is referred to as leukonychia. What could this problem indicate?
What Is Nail Conditioner? What is a Nail Shield? What is a Nail Hardener? What Kind of Nail File is Best to Use? Discussion Comments Byserenesurface— On Jul 20, 2014 Light therapy or sunlight therapy is effective for both skin psoriasis and nail psoriasis. I developed skin and nail psor...
Terry’s nails may present as a whitish discoloration, also known as “leukonychia,” with a pinkish brown stripe at the tip. It is also characterized by a 0.5–3.0 mm wide, brown to pink nail bed bands. (3) Terry’s nails are predominantly seen in the fingernails, but their presence...
Leukonychia. They are more likely related to a past injury to the nail that happened weeks prior to you noticing the spots. Sometimes they are from an allergic reaction to nail polish or a mild infection. Another common problem?Brittle nails, which is a common symptom of aging. If you’...
One of the mostcommon causes for these little white spots, which can show up on bothfingernails and toenails, is a condition called leukonychia. Although the namesounds pretty serious, the condition typically isn't. And while many peoplethink they're caused by a calcium or zinc deficiency, ...
Discoloration of either the bed or the entire nail can occur as a result of disease or infection. Yellow nails, for instance, might indicate a fungal infection or changes due to a skin condition such as psoriasis. Then there is leukonychia—the technical term for white discoloration of the ...