What are the white marks beneath my nails?

Question

couple of my nails on my fingers have this white mark beneath my nails, other people have it too. but we don't know what it is, it disappears out outgrows.

Answer 1

It means you've not been consuming enough calcium - drink more milk, have some cheese etc.

Answer 2

I have that alot too, It means you need calcium, Drink a glass of milk twice a day, ( Even if you hate milk like i do) One glass in the morning and one before you sleep, It will take time to go, Just make sure TWICE A DAY  

Answer 3

u need calcium and vitamins

Answer 4

Its calcium deficiency.

Hope it helps! =D

Answer 5

It could be a zinc defficiency, or if you are run down.

Answer 6

lack of calcium... i have it too! when you don't have milk or anything to give u calcium you get that!  

Answer 7

me and my friend asked my biology teacher the same thing. Apparently it isn't a calcium defficiancy mark, its beacuse you tap your fingers on desks, something hard, which leaves a break/bruise.

hope that helps.

Answer 8

It is caused by hitting your nail on something.  Kind of like a bruise, but not purple.  It goes away.

Answer 9

hmm........i have the same issues. I cant drink milk though, it gives me an upset stomach

Answer 10

it means your body needs calcium, go and drink a glass of milk

Answer 11

3 possible answers...

♦you need more calcium or vitamins.

♦you're not sleeping early.

♦someone had a crush on you. (belief only)

=]

Answer 12

"White marks on your nails mean you have a calcium deficiency...

Knocking the nail plate, which traps air beneath the nail bed, causes the white spots. The only way to correct this is to wear a nude colour until the marks grow out."

Answer 13

it can mean ur lackin in iron or zinc

Answer 14

You need more calcium, zinc and vitamins. Eat lots of fruits, drink a lot of milk.

Answer 15

There like your nails telling you you need calcuim there like little bruises

Answer 16

It's a zinc deficiency.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/weightand...

IT ISN'T A CALCIUM DEFICIENCY!! Why does everyone always say that??!

Answer 17

It means your body is lacking calcium you can eat more dairy products or you can take calcium vitamins if you dislike dairy products

Answer 18

Its a calcium deficiency.  Have some more calcium - drink lots of milk!