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  2. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About White Spots on ...

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    Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where ...

  3. The white spots on your nails aren't from a vitamin ... - AOL

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    White spots on nails are a very common nail issue that can have many causes, experts say. Here's what to know about identifying, treating and preventing those white spots.

  4. Leukonychia - Wikipedia

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    It is also caused by trauma. In most cases, when white spots appear on a single or a couple of fingernails or toenails, the most common cause is injury to the base (matrix) of the nail. When this is the case, white spots disappear after around eight months, which is the amount of time the nails take to regrow completely.

  5. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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    It accounts for around 10 percent of onychomycosis cases. In some cases, WSO is a misdiagnosis of "keratins granulations" which are not a fungus, but a reaction to nail polish that can cause the nails to have a chalky white appearance. A laboratory test should be performed to confirm. [19]

  6. Green nail syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The least invasive treatment includes soaking the nail in alcohol and regularly trimming the nail back, [medical citation needed] to dry out the area and prevent bacterial colonization. [15] Some at-home treatments include soaking the nails in vinegar (diluted with water 1:1) or a chlorine bleach solution (diluted with water 1:4) at regular ...

  7. Experts warn of ‘life-long’ effects of nail gel polish

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    The allergy could stop people from getting certain surgeries

  8. Contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Contact dermatitis is a type of acute or chronic inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to chemical or physical agents. [1] Symptoms of contact dermatitis can include itchy or dry skin, a red rash, bumps, blisters, or swelling.

  9. Here's what those white marks on your nails say about ... - AOL

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