How To Get Rid Of White Spots On Nails

Everybody wants to look their best, and right nail care is an essential part of grooming. So, nails should be regularly bathed, buffed, filed, clipped, sniped and smoothed. You can also know the state of your general health by the distinct appearances of spots, lines, and patches, on your nails. Known as Leukonychia punctata in medical language, white spots are observed more commonly among women, and young people. There are many causes of white spots on the nails. It can be due to fungal or bacterial infections, trauma, nutritional deficiencies, or some underlying disease. Faulty keratinization or process of nail formation can also cause white spots on nails. Sometimes, allergy to nail polish, nail polish remover, nail hardener, or manicure can also lead to white spots on the nails. Occasionally, these spots fade away on their own and, at the most, take a few weeks to disappear or grow out completely. If you have spots on your nails, and want to get rid of them, read the article below for few tips.

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Tips To Get Rid Of White Spots On Nails

If the white spot is at the nail bed, let the nails grow, and then you just have to cut the nail off. If the spot is at the center of the nail then you will have to wait for the nail to grow, so that the spot comes to the tip and then you can snip it off.
Always keep your nails clean as germs, and dirt can cause bacterial and fungal infections, which can lead to white spots on your nails.
White spots can sometimes occur due to nutritional deficiencies. To avoid white spots on nails, have healthy and nutritious food. Include lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products like milk and cheese. For healthy growth of nails, you require vitamins, proteins, and calcium, which only a healthy diet can provide. You can also consider taking multivitamin supplements.
Do not try to open soda cans or staples with the help of your nails as it might cause stress or trauma to the nail resulting in white spots.
Sometimes, white nails can indicate cirrhosis, a liver disease that happens because of excessive intake of alcohol. So, to stop white spots on nails, avoid alcohol.
Do not try to remove white spots by buffing your nails or with discoloration treatment. This can harm your nails. You should always remove the spots by cutting the nails when they grow out of your finger.
Be careful while manicuring your nails because any extra pressure around the cuticle area or pushing them back can cause trauma to the nail bed. This can cause white spots to appear on the nails.
Bad quality nail polish, nail hardeners, nail removers, and artificial nails can cause allergic reactions leading to white spots. Always opt for good quality branded products.
After every hand wash, apply moisturizers, and massage your nails with hand lotion to avoid white spots on your nails.
If the white spots appear repeatedly or suddenly, then it may indicate an underlying disease of the kidney or liver. Although it is rare, it’s better to take medical advice under these conditions.

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