WHAT ARE THE WHITE DOTS ON MY NAILS? LEUKONYCHIA
What is it?
Leukonychia is a medical term for white spots appearing on the fingernails usually due to dehydration, fungal infection, deficiency of potassium & zinc, nail trauma, eczema or the psoriasis.
Sometimes it is harmless, while in other cases it may be a sign of an underlying medical problem such as nutritional deficiency. Occasionally, white spots on nails may indicate an allergic reaction to a product used on the nail, such as nail polish, hardener, or polish remover.
The occurrence of white spots or patches under the nails due to the presence of air bubbles between the nail and its bed, it is usually caused by:
