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2. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About White Spots on ...

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   Causes of white spots on nails. The presence of white spots on your nails can mean a number of things. Experts say the discoloration is most commonly due to injury and is usually not a major cause ...

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

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   White spots on nails are a very common nail issue that can have many causes, experts say. ... And, depending on the cause, it can also come with pain and yellow nail discoloration. Treatment: ...

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

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   The condition is generally harmless and can show up as white spots or streaks on your nails or an overall white discoloration, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It can be caused by a number of ...

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]

7. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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   Onychodystrophy is a deformation of the nails that can result from cancer chemotherapy which includes bleomycin, hydroxyurea, or 5-fluorouracil. It can include discoloration of the nail, or dyschromia. Onychogryposis, also called "ram's-horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. It is usually the result of injury to the ...

8. What the Heck Are These White Spots on My Nails? I ... - AOL

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   What are white spots on nails? Dermatologists explain what causes them, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them for healthy, shiny, strong nails. ... strong nails. Skip to main content ...

9. 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]