The reasons for the appearance on the nails of white spots.
Most often, spots on the nails appear as a result of a lack of any trace elements or vitamins. Basically, this problem concerns pregnant women or newly born, people suffering from avitaminosis. Small children, who have not yet formed the correct metabolism, are also prone to appear on the nails of white spots.
If you find a few white spots on your nails that have been gradually cut off with an overgrown fingernail and do not reappear, do not get discouraged. Nothing wrong with that. Worrying is for those whose specks began to appear more and more, and have not disappeared over time.
Many serious diseases can thus warn you about your appearance in the body:
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- incorrect metabolism;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- fungal diseases of nails and skin;
- renal insufficiency.
If chronic renal insufficiency occurs, the lower part of the nail becomes white, and the upper part remains of a normal pink color.
In addition, the appearance on the nails of spots can contribute to nervous overstrain and stress. Careless use of household chemicals or accidental microtrauma, obtained with a nail file when visiting a nail salon, can also lead to the appearance of white spots.
Is it possible to get rid of stains without consulting a specialist?
If you are sure that the appearance of specks is not a consequence of any serious disease, the use of some folk remedies will help you get rid of this problem.
A solution of manganese.
A good effect is given by hot baths with potassium permanganate. Take a bath with a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 2-3 weeks. After the procedure, do not forget to lubricate the nails with tea tree oil. Try to take the bath regularly, and a positive result will not keep you waiting.
Sea salt.
If you still did not manage to avoid micro-injuries with manicure or homework, and white spots appeared, try using a hot bath with salt. For its preparation 1 tablespoon of sea salt stir in 1 glass of hot water. After dissolving the salt, immerse hands in water for 20 minutes. Mix ½ cup of preheated olive (or vegetable) oil with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip the nails into the resulting mixture for 15 minutes. Then lubricate the nails with castor oil or fish oil.
Garlic.
A good means of strengthening and cleaning the nails from spots is ordinary garlic. Rasparite nails in a tub with hot water, then cut a clove of garlic into two halves and well rub them nail plates. You can grind the garlic on a grater and carefully rub it into the nails.
Therapeutic nourishment.
Since the most common cause of white spots on the nails is insufficient intake of vitamins and trace elements into the body, try to eat foods rich in iron, calcium, zinc and vitamins A, E, C during the treatment.