What is the reason for white spots on fingernails

White spots on the fingernails may be caused by fungal infection or nutritional deficiency. The possibility of skin disease cannot be ruled out.

1. Fungal infection: If the fingernails are infected by fungi, it is likely to cause onychomycosis. Some fungi will infect the nail plate from the surface of the nail plate, which will cause the nail plate to appear abnormal in color. Generally, white spots will appear or it may be opaque. White spots may even appear and gradually increase in size. In severe cases, it may cause the nails to become uneven and fall off.

2. Lack of nutrition: If you are overly picky about food or go on a diet in your life, it is likely to lead to a lack of nutrients, and even a lack of trace elements, such as calcium or zinc, which will also affect the nutritional supply of the nails, resulting in white spots on the nails.

3. Skin diseases: If you suffer from skin diseases, such as psoriasis, it is likely to affect the nail matrix, causing abnormalities in the function of the nail matrix and even white spots on the nail plate structure.

It is best to go to the dermatology department of a local regular hospital for relevant examinations, and then receive targeted treatment based on your own situation. In daily life, you also need to develop good living habits or eating habits. Your diet needs to be nutritionally balanced and meet your nutritional needs in a timely manner, which can also help with symptom recovery.