What causes white spots on children's nails? These common sense cannot be ignored

The condition of the fingernails represents the health of the body. Many children's nails have different shapes and colors. If a child's body lacks trace elements or vitamins, it will show on the nails. What does it mean when white spots grow on a child's nails? What is normal nail color? Let’s find out together.

White spots or mica-like spots on the nails indicate a lack of trace elements such as calcium and silicon, and the presence of parasites. Such people are prone to nervousness, irritability, and habitual constipation.

White spots or floc-like white spots on the nails may be caused by zinc deficiency, gastrointestinal disease, or anemia. A rough, dull face with grooves, vertical stripes, white spots, and an abnormal proportion of health circles is often a sign of poor physical condition.

White spots on the nails are very common and usually recur. Some people say that this is a sign of poor gastrointestinal function, but this has no medical basis. Because of long-term exposure to the outside, nails are easily damaged. For example, fingers get stuck in door cracks, nails are squeezed or collided, etc., which causes damage to the nail matrix cells at the root of the nails during production, resulting in white spots. If the nail bed is damaged, splinter-like bleeding will occur under the nails.

Don't worry though, as the nail grows upwards it will eventually be trimmed off.

Although there is no clear medical explanation for white spots on the nails, we have found in clinical work that some children with calcium and zinc deficiency will experience this condition. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for trace element testing to determine the cause of the disease and receive appropriate treatment.

Protein nails, also known as white spot nails, are caused by disease or nail injury that allows air to enter the inner layer of the nail. If the nails are not loose and there are no other abnormalities, you can apply nail polish or get crystal nails.

Nails develop from nail cells. When there is external stimulation or improper nail care, the development function of some nail cells will be hindered. The white spots and fine lines that appear in this case will eventually be eliminated by us after a period of time as the nail cells recover and grow outwards. The growth period of fingernails is 3 months, and that of toenails is 12 months.