White spots on your nails are often the result of a nail injury called leukonychia. Other potential causes include allergies, fungal infection, mineral deficiency, or heavy metal poisoning.

“which is when the nail plate separates from the nail bed and causes the formation of white spots,” says Dr. Camp. Trauma to ...

In this case, the white spot will appear from the nail bed, as it’s caused by a disruption to the growth of the nail. “This will present as white spots as the nail grows out,” Dr Lynch adds.

White spots can also be the result of repeated trauma to the nail bed — this means that getting manicures too often can cause spots, even if there isn't a significant injury, says Engelman.

An expert has given a surprising reason why people get white spots on their nails. Francisco Vizcaíno, a dermatology resident doctor, said that people commonly believe it’s down to a lack of ...

Nails can say a lot about your overall health. Symptoms like dry or yellow nails, white spots, and dark lines may be normal signs of aging or symptoms of respiratory, thyroid, or skin diseases and ...