Why do white stripes occur on the nails and legs? What do white strips on the nails mean?

The signals of the body and signs of the causes of white stripes on the nails.

Careful nail care allows you to notice small changes on the nail plates of the arms and legs in a timely manner.
Defects can be temporary or constant, have a different direction, depth and color.
These factors should not be ignored, since the longitudinal stripes and furrows on the nails are the first signs of various diseases.

What do white strips on the nails mean?

Speaking from a medical point of view, white strips on nails, of various types, indicate a violation of the functions of internal systems and organs, the development of sluggish diseases.

There are still folk signs that, in most cases, believe, the appearance of such stripes with a good sign:

• On the thumb - an increase in material prosperity. But for this you will have to work hard. When the spots disappear, the key moment of achieving the goal will come
• On the index - you will have to load a little. But thanks to this, the owner of such flaws will receive a lot of unexpected warmth and care from others
• On the middle finger is unexpected joy. Career growth, improving personal life
• On the ring finger is unexpected wealth. Acquisition of clothes. Large purchases
• On the little finger is mutual love. For the girl, a symbol of successful marriage. For a man - an interesting journey with your beloved

Vertical and horizontal white stripes, causes

• about possible hypertension, pathology of the heart can prevent strips located along the outer edge of the nail
• thickening in the center of the nail plate and the completely dodged sphere with thin clear longitudinal lines occurs with neurological disorders

Longitudinal white towering dashes on the nail are harbingers:

• diseases of the endocrine system
• malfunction of the hormonal system
• vitamin B12 deficiency
• problems with the intestines
• depriving
• anemia
• gout

They appear because of:

• various viral infections
• vitaminosis
• problems of the genitourinary system
• violations of the musculoskeletal system
• heart and vascular diseases
• neuropsychiatric disorders
• gastrointestinal diseases
• fungus

Important: in most cases, if white stripes are detected, turning to specialists, mycosis is confirmed

The causes of white stripes on the nails of the fingers?

• They appear due to a serious lack of vitamins, as a result of malnutrition
• Possible in a woman who has recently given birth due to a lack of zinc, iron, calcium
• Kidney diseases are manifested in this way due to the lack of protein, for the withdrawal of which these systems are responsible
• Increased sugar in the blood, this is how it makes itself felt, manifesting on the nails in the form of white strips
• Incorrect carbohydrate metabolism in the lungs is another reason for these problems on the nails
• Most often, such stripes appear in adolescents with hormonal imbalance. Although this problem is also characteristic of adults
• Disorders of the functions of the nervous system due to systematic stress and overwork are reflected instantly on the nails
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, vitamin deficiency, metabolic disorders, all this is reflected on the nails with white stripes
• If itching appears, irradiation and redness of the strip, this is the first sign of mycosis
• The use of cleaners with a large content of toxic substances without gloves is another reason for the appearance of strips

The causes of white stripes on the nails of the fingers

• wearing a stranger, previously infected with a fungus of shoes
• constantly wet shoes and legs
• lack of disinfection after visiting public pools, baths

How to get rid of white stripes on nails in children, elderly and adults?

General recommendations:

• In the absence of a positive result - go to the doctor
• Independently, the child is an adult or elderly person, it is necessary: \u200b\u200bto focus on the diet and the right lifestyle
• Excluding these insignificant, rapidly passing changes, first of all, attention should be paid to the elimination of the causes, as a result of which deformation appeared
• Sometimes, this is due to an illiterate manicure or injuries to poisonous detergents
• There are no doubts that the detected defects in the form of white stripes on the nails indicate a violation of the healthy functioning of the body

Children

• If we talk about children, it is important to remember that until 16 years there is dynamic development and growth. The first sign of the absence of a sufficient amount of vitamins is precisely such changes on the nails. After all, their metabolic functions of the body have not yet reached the desired balance
• A good food is important to a little man. It is necessary to fill his diet with food with rich vitamins
• To protect the nervous system from stress, overloads, you need to provide healthy sleep and a good rest
• In addition, in most cases, the presence of helminths and fungus manifest in the form of white stripes on the nails. Therefore, we explain to the child that you need to regularly wash your hands, use disposable slippers, when visiting the pool

Elderly age

• Elderly people, as no other showed the correct diverse full nutrition. The indicated changes in the nail plate is the first bell to review your diet
• Fresh air and a good rest will not interfere with this age category in order to avoid further problems

Do not ignore the signals of the body. We take the necessary measures in a timely manner. Only then it will be possible to avoid big problems, thanks to this non -significant deformation on the nails - white stripes.
For those who believe in signs, we listen to their interpretation, but do not forget to pay attention to health.

Video: Hiromania. Lesson 30. White and black spots on the nail plates