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  2. Why Are My Toenails White? Doctors Explain. - AOL

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    Apparent leukonychia, where white spots develop in the skin in the nail bed. Pseudoleukonychia, where white spots develop on the nail’s surface. What causes white toenails? Many factors can ...

  3. Leukonychia - Wikipedia

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    Leukonychia (or leuconychia) is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails. [2] It is derived from the Greek words leuko 'white' and onyx 'nail'. The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed.

  4. Here's Why Your Toenails Might Be White—and What to ... - AOL

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    "Trauma could cause white spots on the nails or even white lines (leukonychia)," says Dr. Mendeszoon. "Bumping one’s toe or being stepped upon may cause injury to the nail plate and dermis ...

  5. The white spots on your nails aren't from a vitamin ... - AOL

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    Causes and treatments for white spots on nails Trauma "The most common cause of a white spot is trauma," Lipner says. And, when trauma is the culprit, it's often from manicuring.Filing, gel ...

  6. Mees' lines - Wikipedia

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    Mees' lines can look similar to injury to the nail, which should not be confused with true Mees' lines. [1] Mees' lines appear after an episode of poisoning with arsenic, [2] thallium or other heavy metals or selenium, [3] opioid MT-45, and can also appear if the subject is suffering from kidney failure. [4] They have been observed in ...

  7. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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    Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [4] is a fungal infection of the nail. [2] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [2]

  8. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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    A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail.Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions.

  9. 7 nail symptoms explained: Signs you shouldn't ignore - AOL

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    Hormones and certain medications can also make pigmented bands in the nails, but be especially watchful for nail cancer symptoms, such as a brown or dark stripe that goes from the cuticle out to ...