What does it mean when you get white marks in your finger nails?

It means some sort of vitamin deficiency but whatWhat does it mean when you get white marks in your finger nails?
It is caused by a mild zinc deficiency.What does it mean when you get white marks in your finger nails?
calcium. you need calcium





it happens to me all the time because even though i take calcium supplements i eat so much sugar that it kind of does nothing lol
low calcium
Deficiencies in the body may produce the following changes in the fingernails:





BEADING OF THE NAILS: - may be indicative of rheumatoid arthritis.





BRITTLE NAILS: - may be indicative of circulatory problems, iron deficiency, impaired kidney function or thyroid problems.





CHIPPED, CRACKED, EASILY BROKEN OR PEELED NAILS: - may be indicative of a nutritional deficiency such as minerals, protein or insufficient amounts of hydrochloric acid. Insufficient amounts of hydrochloric acid may result in stomach disorders.





DARK NAILS: - may be indicative of a Vitamin B12 deficiency. May also indicate anemia.





DEEP BLUE NAILS: - may be indicative of a pulmonary obstruction such as; asthma or emphysema.





DOWNWARD CURVATURE OF THE NAIL: - may be indicative of heart, liver or respiratory disorders.





FLAT NAILS: - may be indicative of Raynaud's Disease, which is a found most frequently in females between the ages of 18 - 30. It is characterized by abnormal vasoconstriction of the extremities when exposed to cold or emotional stress. A history of symptoms for ';at least'; 2 years is necessary for diagnosis.





FRAYED OR SPLIT-END NAILS: - may be indicative of psoriasis. May also be indicative of folic acid, protein and/or Vitamin C deficiency.





HALF-WHITE NAILS WITH DARK SPOTS ON THE TIP: - may be indicative of kidney disease or kidney dysfunction.





HAMMERED BRASS LOOKING NAILS: - may be indicative toward partial or total hair loss.





LENGTHWISE GROOVES OR RIDGES: - may be indicative of a kidney disorder. Also associated with aging or an iron deficiency.





PITTED RED-BROWN SPOTS: - may be indicative of psoriasis. May also be indicative of folic acid, protein and/or Vitamin C deficiency.





RAISED NAILS AT THE BASE WITH SMALL WHITE PATCHES: - may be indicative of a respiratory condition such as; chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It may also be hereditary in the absence of a respiratory condition.





RED SKIN AT THE BASE OF THE NAIL: - may be indicative of a connective tissue disorder such as, systemic lupus erythematosus; progressive systemic sclerosis; scleroderma; polymyositis and dermatomyositis; Wegener's granulomatosis; and polyarteritis nodosa.





RIDGES ACROSS THE NAIL: - may be indicative of an infection or the flu.





RIDGES UP AND DOWN THE NAIL: - may be indicative of developing arthritis.





SEPARATED NAILS FROM THE NAILBED: - may be indicative of a thyroid condition.





SOFT AND SHINY NAILS: - may be indicative of an overactive thyroid condition.





SPOON-SHAPED NAILS: - may be indicative of a Vitamin B12 deficiency. May also indicate anemia.





THICK NAILS: - may be indicative of a weakening vascular system with the blood circulating improperly.





THIN NAILS: - may be indicative of a Vitamin B12 deficiency. May also indicate anemia or an itchy skin condition.





WHITE LINES ACROSS THE NAILS: - may be indicative of liver disease or a condition of the liver. May also indicate arsenic poisoning, heart disease or a high fever.





WHITE MOON AREA TURNS RED: - may be indicative of heart conditions or problems.





WHITE MOON AREA TURNS SLATE BLUE: - may be indicative of lung problems or overexposure to silver.





WHITE NAILS: - may be indicative of possible kidney or liver dysfunction. May also indicate anemia.





WHITE NAILS WITH PINK AT THE TIPS: - may be indicative of cirrhosis of the liver, which is a loss of functioning of the liver typically due to alcoholism (although not in every case).





WIDE SQUARE NAILS: - may be indicative of a hormone disorder.





YELLOW NAILS: - may be indicative of internal disorders long before symptoms show up elsewhere in the body (diabetes, liver, lymphatic or respiratory conditions). May also be indicative of a smoker.
it usually means nothing. sometimes you get them by bumping/crushing/scratching your fingernails. dont get panicked about it.