Patient's question:
The child's fingernails always have white spots, and everything else about him is normal. Why is this? How can it be solved?Doctor's answer:
White spots on nails are relatively common and tend to recur. Some people believe this is a sign of poor gastrointestinal function, but there is no medical basis for this. Because nails are exposed to the environment for a long time, they are easily damaged, such as when fingers get stuck in doorframes, nails are compressed, or they are subjected to collisions. This can cause damage to the nail matrix cells at the base of the nail during their formation process, resulting in white spots. If the nail bed is damaged, bleeding in the form of flakes may appear under the nail. However, there is no need to worry, as the nail will eventually grow out and be cut off.White spots or powdery white patches on nails may indicate zinc deficiency, gastrointestinal problems, or anemia. A rough, dull surface with grooves, vertical stripes, white spots, or an abnormal ratio of the health ring is often a sign of poor constitution.