Changing the appearance of the nails often indicates that your body lacks something, and sometimes indicates a more serious problem. White spots on the nails of the fingers and toes try to communicate something important about what happened to the body in the last six months. Why exactly six? Simply, it is just the time required to update the nail plate.

White spots on the nails appear regardless of age - they can be seen in both children and adults.

Children, as a rule, do not pay attention to the marks, and adults, especially women, try to mask the spots with cosmetic products. However, for your own peace of mind, good health and well-being, it is important to understand why white spots appear on the nails. Often these marks help to find a hidden malaise and get rid of it.

White spots on the nails are called the medical term leukonychia. This phenomenon is limited and total. In the first case, specks appear on one or two nails, and in the second, almost all nail plates are covered. White spots on the nails can have various forms and appear in the form of points, stripes, chaotic spots. Numerous photos show that the markings appear on different parts of the nail plate, are single or occur in a variety.

Causes of white spots on the nails

To understand what the white spots on the nails mean, you need to understand the essence of the phenomenon itself. Usually to such marks leads to a violation of keratisation - the process of keratinization of the nail plates. Among the layers of the nail, tiny gaps are formed, filled with air, which look from the side, like bright specks or dots. The causes of this phenomenon are the causes of external and internal nature.

External include:

• Injuries to the nail plate. This can be a wrong or rude action when manicure, a blow, strong pressure and so on.
• The reaction after some cosmetic procedures, such as shellac or capacity.
• Frequent use of household chemicals without gloves.
• Habit nibble nails.
• Tight and narrow shoes, especially in the sock area.
• Varnishes of poor quality, solvents not intended for cosmetic procedures.

Internal causes of white spots on the nails are also quite a lot. These include hard diets, poor diet, starvation, and therefore the body lacks essential trace elements and essential vitamins. This is especially true of iron and calcium, and even zinc and vitamins of groups A, C, or E. Often, a child has a white spot on the nail of the leg or arm that is caused by hypovitaminosis.

Violations of processes such as metabolism in the body, the functioning of the stomach and intestines, the work of the heart and blood vessels, also lead to the appearance of white markings. At the same time, toxic substances can accumulate in the structure of the nail plates, and vascular damage can manifest as white spots on the nails. Under these marks, there may be problems with the protein in the body: either its lack or the inability of the kidneys to process protein foods. If the latter is present, it is defined as renal failure.

White spots on the nails can occur due to depression, excessive feelings, stress and nervous exhaustion. In such cases, one or more marks appear, no more. Sometimes the specks speak of a fungal infection, one of its early stages. To exclude this option, you need to visit a dermatologist and pass the appropriate tests.

What does the spot on the nail in terms of palmistry

I must say that palmists, like physicians, interpret light markings as harbingers of disease. However, if the speck is single, it may have another meaning. Depending on which finger the mark appeared on, there are the following signs:

• on the thumbnail a bright spot promises a new love;
• on the plate of the index finger the same mark promises the arrival of money;
• a spot on the nail of the middle finger means a quick journey;
• on the nail of the ring finger, the white mark has the meaning of material prosperity and respect of others, you may even become famous;
• a spot on the nail plate of the little finger means that your goals will be achieved very soon;
• marks on the right hand indicate the fact that success in achieving goals depends only on you, and if they are on the left, it means that it would not hurt you to accept the help offered from outside.

What to do if there are white spots on the nails?

After determining the cause of the appearance of bright spots, you can begin to act to change the situation. If the lack of vitamins is to blame for everything, you need to reconsider the diet, purchase and drink at least a month vitamin preparation or a complex of vitamins. Try to use more dairy products, fresh herbs, seafood and legumes, this will help strengthen the nail plate.

You can remove the spots caused by the fungus with antifungal ointments, creams, tablets, but they should be chosen in accordance with the recommendation of the doctor. Actually, this applies to any disease, including prolonged depression. Having identified the malaise, begin to actively treat it, but be sure under the supervision of the appropriate physician. Independently deal with the spots can be in those cases, if they are caused by injuries. Such a simple remedy, as a bath, will help to improve blood circulation, and if supplemented with useful additives, then nutrition of the nails.

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Signs are a part of our life. Our ancestors attached great importance to them, but even now they have a significant impact on a person.

It is hard to believe, but even the white spots on the nails of the fingers are interpreted.

Common signs associated with stains on the nails

In the people there are many explanations for why the spots appear on the nails. The first of them notifies of the imminent arrival of joy. It will be connected not with work affairs, but with family or friends. Ancestors believed in this prediction and did not cut the nail exactly until the moment when the prediction was fully implemented.

Particularly pleased with the appearance of points in difficult times or sick people. It was believed that a bright band would soon come to life, and the patient would feel relief.

But sometimes the white dots on the nails of the patients interpreted a quick relief as death, especially in relation to old people, so sometimes the nail was immediately cut off. It was believed that it is possible to extend the life of a person.

If the spots appeared on three fingers of one hand at once, people believed that the person had caught luck. For whatever business he took, he was expected to succeed everywhere. But if the points were on three fingers of different hands, it was advised to be more careful and not to rush to solve important issues.

The interpretation will take depending on the location of the spots

Spots can appear on any finger, which also has a specific meaning. If they appeared on the little finger, you can wait for success in business. If the white spots have chosen a ring finger, there is a chance that you will fail, and the couple will have a big fight or even a divorce. Ancestors believed that if you cut off a nail, you will be able to prevent trouble. A spot on the middle finger carries good news, and on the index finger warns of something that will cause tears and sadness.

A pleasant surprise for the girls was to see a white dot on the thumb, it spoke of possible purchases. But the most desirable for the unmarried young lady was the appearance of a spot on the right little finger. It promised her a quick wedding or the arrival of love.

If the dots appeared on two little fingers at the same time, it was thought that the person committed theft or deceived someone. So that he would not be punished, he had to apologize or return the stolen item. This interpretation was associated with the presence of moles on the little fingers, as they were taken for signs of thieves and dishonest people.

Whatever the reasons for the stains on the nails, in our time is still worth looking for the cause in your health. White dots can talk about a malfunction in the body, a lack of vitamins and even serious diseases.

Sometimes on the nails, more often on the hands, white spots, dots and stripes appear. The people found this phenomenon the original name - "nails bloom." Scientifically “blooming” of nails is called leukonychia. Young people are more prone to leikonychia, nail blooming is less common in older people, and equally common in men and women.

It is necessary to distinguish between "blooming" nails from the banal fungus. In leukinia, white spots “move forward” as the nail plate grows, and the fungus spreads along the nail plate, regardless of the growth rate of the nail. In addition, the spots from the fungus are rarely monochromatic white, and with leukinia they are always only white. Although it may have a different shape: in the form of points, spots with fuzzy edges, in the form of stripes.

Causes of white spots on the nails

It is impossible to unequivocally name the cause of the appearance of white spots on the nails. There can be many reasons, and none of the reasons are considered fully scientifically proven. In one thing, all doctors are unanimous: leukinia is not contagious, not dangerous, and often passes by itself, for no apparent reason or treatment. Although, if there are reasons that give rise to this phenomenon, it means that there are also reasons due to which the state of the nail plate returns to normal.

Avitaminosis

The main reason for the "bloom" of nails is the lack of minerals and vitamins in the body. This theory is supported by the fact that leukinia often occurs in spring or at the end of winter, when the body experiences vitamin deficiency. This is usually a shortage of B vitamins, vitamin D, calcium and iron.

“Blooming” nails very often appear in young girls, who at the end of winter and early spring begin to “put themselves in shape”, go on diets, limit themselves to nutrition. This leads not only to the development of avitaminosis, but, as a result, to the manifestation of avitaminosis on the nails. Usually, by the beginning of summer, the nails cease to “bloom” - a plate with already formed spots and dots grows, and new elements do not appear.

Damages of internal organs

Another reason for the "bloom" of nails is called pathological changes in the internal organs. It is believed that the nails - a reflection of the internal state of the body, and it is possible to "read" all the diseases, which have not yet manifested themselves in the form of pronounced symptoms, but are already visible on the foot plates.

Proponents of this theory of the occurrence of leukinia insist that the flowering of nails is a consequence of problems with the thyroid gland or the liver. However, official medicine is less categorical in this respect: today there are about thirty diseases that somehow affect the nails. Therefore, to diagnose the body on white spots on the nail plate is a less promising occupation.

Injury of the nail plate

Very often the appearance of a white band or spots on the nail plate is preceded by injury. In the place of injury, keratinization of the plate is formed, which looks like a white spot. In this case, we are talking about a single case or a couple of spots. This leukinikia is characterized by an abundance of spots scattered across all the nails in a chaotic manner.

Sometimes true leukinia occurs when wearing coarse gloves or mittens. Wearing too narrow gloves leads to impaired blood circulation in the fingers and, consequently, in the nails. This is reflected in the appearance of the nails - they are covered with white spots and stripes.

Also, the frequent wearing of thick rubber gloves or working gauntlets leads to permanent injury to the nails. This is the reason for the appearance of leukinia in the hands of people who are engaged in heavy physical labor using personal protective equipment.

Chemical poisoning

It is not necessary to be a victim of poisoning to be poisoned. Poor cosmetics, cheap or expired nail polishes lead to poisoning, first of all, the nail plate. The most harmful effects on the nails, and even the whole body have products containing chlorine and phosphates. Diligent manufacturers do not use chlorine, and if added, they are required to report. However, the presence of phosphate should also be information on the label with the tool.

However, not all manufacturers are honest with consumers, and the varnish containing phosphates is in the cosmetic bag. It is enough to send a bottle of expired varnish in a garbage can to make a “miraculous” cure.

Another common type of poisoning is the use of household chemicals. Modern means for washing dishes, cleaning, cleaning, washing are so aggressive in their chemical composition that cause poisoning, which is noticeable on the nails.

White spots on nails and folk signs

In the people, without further ado, on the stains on the nails determine the future. Depending on which finger a spot or point was formed on, you can find out if you are going to the altar or receiving an inheritance.

So, the stain on the thumb indicates the need to make changes in your life: change jobs, place of residence or hobby.
  Spots on the index finger indicate that it is time to take a vacation - allegedly the body says about fatigue.
  Spots on the middle finger tell about a future purchase, a big purchase or an inheritance.
Points on the ring finger - a reason to go to the barber, to do their hair.
   Well, and specks and points on the little finger, perhaps, promise the most pleasant thing - a speedy love adventure.

What to do if nails “bloom”

Leukinic is not lethal, not contagious, not dangerous. It may indicate some problems and problems in the body, and sometimes nothing at all. Therefore, finding spots and dots on your nails, you should not panic. Sometimes simple measures are enough for the problem to go almost by itself.

Look critically at your wardrobe. It is necessary to minimize the number of synthetic materials in favor of natural ones, to abandon leatherette gloves, replacing them with leather ones. Perhaps wearing mittens, bound with coarse natural wool, caused the nails to "bloom". Then get rid of coarse mittens.

Review the contents of cosmetics, you should get rid of all dubious hand care products, creams and varnishes that have expired. Cheap creams and varnishes should also be examined for their content of dangerous flora and phosphates. All dubious - ruthlessly discarded.

You should buy special quality tools for the care of the nail plate and cuticle. Well, if these funds will contain vitamins and beeswax. And at least once a week you should do baths for hands and nails with sea salt and oils. These procedures strengthen the nails, nourish and lead to recovery.

It will not be superfluous to strengthen the nails with special medical varnishes. However, acquiring such a tool, you need to be confident in its therapeutic properties. Often, behind cheap “miracle products” dummies are hidden, which at best will not give anything to the nail plate.

It is important to fortify the nails, not only outside, but also from the inside. Therefore, it is necessary to take vitamin and mineral complexes, especially if the nails “bloomed” at the end of winter or at the beginning of spring. For the same reason, you should at least temporarily abandon the rigid diets. If points and spots cease to appear when restoring a full-fledged diet, then the reason is a shortage of minerals and vitamins.

If there are a lot of spots, they do not disappear within a few months while taking vitamin-mineral complexes, if there were no injuries and you are absolutely sure that you are not exposed to harmful chemical compounds, then consult a doctor. To begin with - to a dermatologist, who will help determine the direction of diagnosis.

Manicure for the "bloom" nail

There are no contraindications for applying varnishes. The only thing - the inability to do a French manicure due to cosmetic lack. On the nail with a bright white border white spots will be noticeable. For the same reason, it is undesirable to cover the nails with a transparent or translucent varnish. It is better to give preference to lacquers with a dense texture, enamels, as well as rhinestones and other decorations.

Berestova Svetlana
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