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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Prevent damage
• Method 2 of 2: Using alternative methods
• Tips
• Warnings

Medically, those little white marks that sometimes appear as dots or lines on the fingernail are known as leukonychia. While there is not much consensus yet, most sources agree that it is likely due to a nail injury. So rather be for your nails and read on!

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Method 1 of 2: Prevent damage

1. Be careful with your nails. A white spot may appear about six weeks after damage to your nail bed. That means you have a month and a half to forget about that can of soda that opened so hard. It doesn't take much - if you have softer nails, even the smallest accident can lead to a white stain.
   • So avoid biting nails, using them to cut things open, and generally putting weight on them. They are not claws you know! They are not made to withstand a lot of pressure. Just like you get a bruise on your skin, you will get a white spot on your nail.
2. Tell your manicurist to be gentle. Many of us have once or twice had the experience of a manicurist acting as if our nails had killed her childhood dog. Even if your manicurist isn't taking her anger over her ex-husband out on your nails, be wary. All that polishing and filing can also damage the nail.
   • If your manicurist says the manicure has nothing to do with your white spots (which she most likely will say), give her this article and the list of resources. Many people say it comes from nutrient deficiencies and she may share the same mindset. While that may be possible and on a good day, it is much more likely to be from an injury.
3. Change nail polish and other nail products. In fact, your nails can react negatively to certain nail polishes and the products you use. They won't fight it; they will just stain. To cover all possibilities - and if you're consistently using the same stuff - consider changing. Maybe your nails are trying to let you know that they don't like your lotion.

Method 2 of 2: Using alternative methods

1. Eat healthy. If you want to make sure your nails are spick and span (and your teeth and your skin and everything else yours), eat a healthy diet. Hey, if you're up for life and don't want to be a burden, eat a healthy diet. There's no harm in it - and it will definitely strengthen your nails (although not necessarily get rid of your stains) - so why not?
   • Have plenty of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. The more colorful your diet is, the better. Stay away from processed produce and always try to get fresh produce if you can.
   • Some say it is due to zinc deficiency. Some say it's because of too little protein. Some say it's due to calcium deficiency. Either way, all three of these nutrients are good and should be part of your diet, even if it has nothing to do with your white spots.
2. Keep your hands as clean as possible. The other theory on this is that it is because of infection. Nobody seems to want to state what that infection really is is, so the only real way to combat it is to keep your hands clean. So wash them any sensible time and bring hand sanitizer if you are really ambitious.
3. Let them grow. In case it wasn't clear yet, those white spots aren't a serious problem. They mainly occur in young women and they are fairly common (in fact most people have had them at least once. While they are not exactly attractive, they are also not conspicuous. So let them grow out, stop throwing your hands around and let it rest No reason for sleepless nights!
4. Paint your nails! Definitely a way to get there from to come. And by the time your nail polish starts to peel, they may have already grown out. It's almost like the nail polish works wonders (which it doesn't)! What a good reason to try that new color you had in mind.
   • Use a protein booster as a good measure. One of those fine colorless layers. The stronger your nails are, the less likely they are to be hurt by you messing with them.

Tips

• Be very patient with that grow out. Just remember they will grow out. If you don't like it patient kind person, and you don't feel comfortable with those white spots, paint your nails. Then you will feel better.
• Don't try to bite your nails.
• You can also use a neutral color nail polish to cover white spots if you prefer.
• Eat a balanced diet, and try to keep your nails away from dirt and situations that can lead to damage, which can directly lead to white spots. Avoid activities such as washing dishes, gardening, lifting heavy things, closing stubborn sliding doors, etc. If you think your nails are in danger, avoid the situation!
• The white crescents on your cuticles are very normal. If you don't like those, paint your nails.

Warnings

• White spots on your nails are not a sign of kidney disease or liver disease, although this is a common misunderstanding.
• White spots and all-white nails are two completely different things. The spots don't grow; they cannot cover the entire nail over time, resulting in kidney failure. If that were the case, they would gradually change color in their entirety. Rest assured, your white spots are nothing to worry about.
• Don't use super glue if you know you need to replace your artificial nails in a week or so. And don't keep trying to take them off if there is any sign of discomfort.Instead, dip your fingernails in nail polish remover or super glue remover to loosen them. And don't use sticky nails if one of your real nails is already damaged. It may seem like a quick and easy solution to cover up a damaged nail, but doing this can actually make the problem worse and cause damage to your other nails.
• If you are really concerned, talk to your doctor. If you whole nail turns white, then it is a problem. However, by the time your entire nail turns white, you will start to have other problems (such as liver failure, kidney failure, or heart failure). But an expert's opinion never hurts, right?