”Possible causes of white spots on nails include onychomycosis, pitting white nails, malnutrition, ascariasis and so on.
1. ringworm of the nail: ringworm of the nail is mainly caused by fungal infection, mainly manifested as white spots on the nail plate, the surface is uneven, the thickness of the nail increased and other symptoms.
2. point white nail: point white nail most of the normal phenomenon, mainly caused by slight trauma to the nails, manifested as white spots on the nails, with the growth of the nails, to the distal end of the movement, can also disappear on their own.
3. Malnutrition: unbalanced diet, partiality, etc., can easily lead to malnutrition in the body, when the lack of calcium, iron, potassium and other trace elements, there may be white spots on the nails of the symptoms, but the incidence is very small.
4. Ascariasis: Ascariasis is common in children, mainly due to the usual lack of attention to hygiene, easily infected with roundworms, the patient may have white spots on the nails, but the incidence is very small.
It is recommended that patients according to their own situation, if necessary, to the regular hospital dermatology department, follow the doctor’s instructions combined with the relevant examination, a clear diagnosis.