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Whitewash: why do you have white marks in your nails?
Have you wondered why these white marks appear in your nails? Warning for plotting: it's
not because of a lack of calcium, as it may have made you believe. Learn about the different
reasons why this happens and how to prevent it.
Leukonia is the official scientific name for the appearance of white marks in your nails
.
The whitewash has different species and causes. However, it has not been proven that it is
a deficiency of calcium, as many believe .
In this video, we want to tell you everything about the appearance of white marks in your
nails.
It is very interesting!
The myths around the white marks in your nails:
Probably at some point in your life, you looked at your fingernails and saw little white marks
or white lines on them.
Our grandmothers and grandparents may have said that they appeared because we were lying.
Perhaps our parents told us that we should drink more milk because we needed more calcium
.
But none of these theories is true .
That's why it's time to clear up things and find out why it really is.
Whitewash can appear at any time and disappear equally suddenly . It can be distinguished
in four types:
1. Spotted whitewash: These are small marks across the surface of
your nail. They usually appear in childhood. They are due to a small recurrent nail injury
.
2. Striped whitewash: It includes the appearance of parallel transverse
lines. It is more common among women. It is due to injury from aggressive manicures . It
can also be due to chemotherapy .
3. Partial whitewash: Appears on a specific part of the nail. It
usually occurs at the tip of the nails .
4. Total whitewash:
This is the case in which the whole claw has a white appearance. This is a rare condition
. It may be present at birth or appear at an early age. In most cases, it is inherited.
Lack of zinc and scars in your nails: These white marks are NOT due to the lack
of calcium . However, there is a lack of another nutrient.
White lines and white marks appear at the root of the nail . They are shifted towards
the tip of the nail as it grows.
Lack of zinc may be the cause of the problem . Where there is rupture of the nail's uterus,
a white mark appears.
Leukemia may also be due to an illness or a health problem. For example:
Psoriasis . Stomach ulcers.
Ulcerative colitis. Nephritis.
Also the lack of certain nutrients makes white spots more likely. This is due to the fact
that nutrients contribute to the development of nails.
Some of these are:
Vitamin B6. Vitamin A.
Iron . Zinc.
The lack of these nutrients leads to the appearance of white spots because they are involved in
the formation of nails, which in this case become weak and brittle . As a result, they
are more vulnerable to injuries that leave scars.
Other causes for white marks on your nails:
These marks are not dangerous but they do not look good. This is especially true for
women.
However, they may have another cause: they may be due to inflammation and injury to the
nail uterus , which causes different and abnormal keratinization.
We must keep in mind that claws grow three and a half millimeters a month . Because of
this, when we see a sign in the middle of our nail we know about when it first appeared.
The injury occurred two to three months earlier.
We do not see the sign earlier because it is very close to the nostrum.
Of course there are some daily habits and practices that can lead to lewdness .
Among these are:
Draw your fingernails and nails . Make manicures that are too aggressive (using
chemicals, for example). Some handicrafts.
Cut your nails excessively . You type with excessive force.
Beat your fingernails on the table. Use strong cleaning chemicals without wearing
gloves. Always deny your nails .
How can you avoid white marks on your nails? There is currently no cure for whitewash . There
is only one way to get rid of white marks in your nails. You have to wait until they
grow up enough to be able to cut them off and stuff them .
While you wait, if you can not stand to see lines in your nails, you can either paint
them or wear gloves.
It is worth noting that sometimes you have to see a dermatologist. This is true if you
notice signs everywhere in your nails or if your nails become too thin and dull .
This may be due to a permanent problem with the nail matrix.
If you do not want to see all these "bubbles in your nails", you have to do the following:
Observe good hygiene and keep your fingernails hydrated.
Avoid nail polish and aggressive therapies. Let your fingernails rest after each varnish
(leave at least one day before putting them back).
Use gloves when cleaning your home (dishes, floors, bathroom, kitchen, etc.).
Caring for the nails you , and not only their edges. Above all, you should take care of
their nannies and roots. Eat foods rich in zinc, such as nuts and wheat
germ. Consume vitamin A on a daily basis. You can
find it in carrots, pumpkin and peaches.