White spots on my nails!?

Question

What does it mean when you have white spots on your finger nails? I have a few and my friend has a lot. We just wanted to know why they are there.

Answer 1

I was told once it means you're lacking in calcium :)

Answer 2

These white spots are the classical symptom of a zinc deficiency.  There is plenty of zinc in red meat, oysters, mussels and nuts.

Answer 3

well, i asked my doctor, its nothing. . .

Answer 4

it is lack of calcium and yeast products, such as bread, bagels, etc.

Answer 5

i think everybody has them, at least everyone ive ever met so far.

Answer 6

lack of calcium makes your cuticals turn white

Answer 7

they're most likely calcium spots. it usually means that you either have too much calcium in your diet, or not enough!

Answer 8

Vitamin A deficiency!!!

eat more carrots and beatroot!!

=)

and u should be fine

Answer 9

It doesnt mean anything..dont worry

Answer 10

I've heard it could be from a lack of calcium...but more often than not..it will happen when you have bumped the cuticle on your finger. You've then damaged the new nail growth. It will grow out. If the appearance bothers you, drugstores have a nail polish that is neutral and it will cover the spots.

Answer 11

my friend ses its b/c u either  hav too little or too much calcium