Having a white spot on your nails is one of the most common — and commonly misunderstood — nail issues. For instance, contrary to popular belief and countless internet rumors, white spots on nails ...

Every now and again you might notice some white spots on your nails. But what can cause these to appear and is it anything to be worried about? While they may look unsightly, white spots on finger ...

Skin doctors warn everyone to be on alert for dark moles that could signal skin cancer, but what about the small white spots many people notice on their arms and legs? The “reverse freckles” are a ...

Spencer Kroll, MD, has a book on his shelf that he used in medical school. In it, there’s information about a once-common practice for doctors. When they’d shake the patient’s hand upon entering the ...

Whether mid manicure or while tapping away on your keyboard, you may well have noticed white spots on your nails. If, as a result, you’ve chowed down on a bag of kale or upped your diary intake in a ...

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White spots can appear when skin proteins or dead cells become trapped under the skin’s surface. They can also result from depigmentation, or color loss, due to vitiligo or another health condition.

Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where people get ...