What is the cause of the white spots on the child's fingertips?

The growth and development of children is an issue that parents are always concerned about. I believe many parents have had this experience. They have to measure their children's height and weight every once in a while to keep track of their children's development. In fact, paying attention to children's growth is not only about these aspects. Abnormalities in children's nails also indicate certain problems with the body. So what are the white spots on children's fingertips? Let's take a look at the relevant introduction.

There are three main causes of white nails:

1. The skin around the nails, including the nail bed (the part where the nails grow), suffers some minor damage.

2. White spots on the nails are usually not a specific disease, but may be a symptom of mineral deficiency. A comprehensive analysis is also needed to determine whether there are other changes in the body. For example, some parents have reported that their children are easily awakened during night sleep, sweat a lot, and suffer from leg pain and cramps after strenuous exercise. These are all manifestations of calcium deficiency, also known as growing pains. Symptoms of zinc deficiency in children include dull skin, dry and yellow hair, ringworm on the face, poor appetite, slow growth and development, decreased immune function, and susceptibility to illness. At present, the hospital's method of checking trace elements and calcium is simple, and only a drop of peripheral blood is needed to detect them.

3. Some fungal infections, ascariasis, syphilis and other diseases may also cause leukonychia.

If a child has small white spots on his fingertips, it may be caused by the reasons introduced above. Don't be too nervous if you find such a phenomenon. Take the child for necessary examinations to find out the cause and take some specific treatment measures. In addition, it is necessary to remind you that children are in the developmental period and must have a balanced diet.