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Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by prophetfire: 9:24am On May 01, 2017
ztanleechima:
they appear when you flap your hands on seeing Cattle egret (chekeleke). So i don't know what you're saying.
honestly when we were young I used 2 see some of my mates who didn hav de white before, get it after flipping their fingers at de flying egret.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by breezeng: 9:31am On May 01, 2017
That's why I like nairaland. Very educative and a good source of latest and archaic information. The claim by the expert who brought up this thread is quite correct and quite appreciative. Thanks a million times
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by blesoh(f): 9:47am On May 01, 2017
iamtewwy:
Its infection? Well as i clicked on this thread and i checked my fingers but surpricingly they were not there! I knw many people here checked there fingers


Click like if u checked your finger nails cheesy
U got me, I used to have them then, when we come out singing to the white bird lol, This days kids don't even sing such things, the world is really changing.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by orijintv(m): 9:55am On May 01, 2017
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Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by PatKing(f): 10:01am On May 01, 2017
Like if you understand the below:

"Bebella, beBella,
Ba ni fari, in baka baki" grin grin cheesy

Ops, I rather hold unto my childhood memories.
Thanks though
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by shilz(f): 10:17am On May 01, 2017
So u are telling me to stop singing[sup][/sup] "lekeleke gimme white finger"
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Topestbilly(m): 10:45am On May 01, 2017
Kingjags:
Isn't this the 'lekeleke give me white finger' we used to sing/say growing up?, Everything nah Medical term now
Your are minding them.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by chigoziri2403(m): 11:01am On May 01, 2017
and it worked
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by achieverme(m): 11:09am On May 01, 2017
ztanleechima:
they appear when you flap your hands on seeing Cattle egret (chekeleke). So i don't know what you're saying.
Your chekeleke is wrong spelling. It is lekeleke
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by BigBrother9ja: 11:15am On May 01, 2017
Beat123:
8ball Pool lovers holla
My favorite
I'm now a veteran cool
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by mecussey(m): 11:16am On May 01, 2017
michaelo2:
The medical term for white spots on your fingernails is leukonychia. Leukonychia can manifest in a number of ways: white spots, horizontal or vertical bands, and sometimes a total whitening of the nails. The spots can appear on just a few nails or on all of them, and can appear on both fingers and toes.

If you, like me, have lived your life so far being completely baffled about why you get white marks on your fingernails occasionally, especially during childhood times when we see those white birds in the sky and start shouting 'leke leke give me white finger' then we're about to solve the mystery.

An Infection

A large number of conditions can cause white spots on the nails. Examples include infectious diseases, herpes, malaria, fungal infections and even arsenic poisoning.

When your body fights off infections it needs to devote more energy to that and so it slows down the growth of unimportant things like nails. The white lines then appear as a kind of indication that growth has been paused, but the good news is that the milk spots take so long to appear, you'd already know you had the fungal infection.

Mineral Deficiency

White spots on nails could indicate a zinc deficiency. The medical team at NetDoctor recommends taking between 20 and 40 mg of zinc to help with a possible deficiency. Talk to your doctor first if you have a medical condition or are taking other medication.


Injury to the nail

An injury at the base of your fingernail can cause white spots or dots on your nail as it grows. However, because of the time it takes for your fingernails to grow, you may not recall the injury. Some injuries will not show up for four weeks or more.

Common sources of injuries to nails include:
* shutting your fingers in a door
* striking your fingers with a hammer
* hitting your nails against a counter or desk
* Frequent manicures may also cause damage that results in these white spots on your nails. Pressure applied by the manicurist may damage the nail beds.

Solutions To White Spot On Nails

The easiest thing you can do for white spots is just wait for the nail to grow out, which takes about six weeks. Call your doctor if you experience other problems, such as pain, clubbed or distorted nails, or a bluish tint. These might indicate a more serious medical condition that your doctor will need to treat.

http://www.healththismoment.com/2017/04/why-white-spots-appear-on-nails.html?m=1

cc: dominique mynd44 lalasticlala
I dont believe this...I think its expansion since the nails are not very elastic
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by mecussey(m): 11:16am On May 01, 2017
michaelo2:
The medical term for white spots on your fingernails is leukonychia. Leukonychia can manifest in a number of ways: white spots, horizontal or vertical bands, and sometimes a total whitening of the nails. The spots can appear on just a few nails or on all of them, and can appear on both fingers and toes.

If you, like me, have lived your life so far being completely baffled about why you get white marks on your fingernails occasionally, especially during childhood times when we see those white birds in the sky and start shouting 'leke leke give me white finger' then we're about to solve the mystery.

An Infection

A large number of conditions can cause white spots on the nails. Examples include infectious diseases, herpes, malaria, fungal infections and even arsenic poisoning.

When your body fights off infections it needs to devote more energy to that and so it slows down the growth of unimportant things like nails. The white lines then appear as a kind of indication that growth has been paused, but the good news is that the milk spots take so long to appear, you'd already know you had the fungal infection.

Mineral Deficiency

White spots on nails could indicate a zinc deficiency. The medical team at NetDoctor recommends taking between 20 and 40 mg of zinc to help with a possible deficiency. Talk to your doctor first if you have a medical condition or are taking other medication.


Injury to the nail

An injury at the base of your fingernail can cause white spots or dots on your nail as it grows. However, because of the time it takes for your fingernails to grow, you may not recall the injury. Some injuries will not show up for four weeks or more.

Common sources of injuries to nails include:
* shutting your fingers in a door
* striking your fingers with a hammer
* hitting your nails against a counter or desk
* Frequent manicures may also cause damage that results in these white spots on your nails. Pressure applied by the manicurist may damage the nail beds.

Solutions To White Spot On Nails

The easiest thing you can do for white spots is just wait for the nail to grow out, which takes about six weeks. Call your doctor if you experience other problems, such as pain, clubbed or distorted nails, or a bluish tint. These might indicate a more serious medical condition that your doctor will need to treat.

http://www.healththismoment.com/2017/04/why-white-spots-appear-on-nails.html?m=1

cc: dominique mynd44 lalasticlala
I dont believe this...I think its expansion beyound the elastic limit, since the nails are not very elastic
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by sucobaba(m): 12:33pm On May 01, 2017
Chai!!!!
i get for all my fingers o
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by ReneeNuttall(f): 12:48pm On May 01, 2017
Kingjags:
Isn't this the 'lekeleke give me white finger' we used to sing/say growing up?, Everything nah Medical term now
So u also sang that song too?
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Beat123(f): 1:16pm On May 01, 2017
BigBrother9ja:
My favorite
I'm now a veteran cool
okay cool!!! Me just promoting sales of coins
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by ztanleechima(m): 1:45pm On May 01, 2017
achieverme:
Your chekeleke is wrong spelling. It is lekeleke
thats where dialect comes into play. We call chekeleke. Thanks anyway.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by ztanleechima(m): 1:47pm On May 01, 2017
prophetfire:
honestly when we were young I used 2 see some of my mates who didn hav de white before, get it after flipping their fingers at de flying egret.
thats what am saying, i don't what infection has got to do with that song. I don't understand the worl again. Thanks man. Shalom.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by KlarkDevlin: 2:11pm On May 01, 2017
Cool!
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by achieverme(m): 2:25pm On May 01, 2017
ztanleechima:
thats where dialect comes into play. We call chekeleke. Thanks anyway.
You copied yorùbá now
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by BigBrother9ja: 4:27pm On May 01, 2017
Beat123:
okay cool!!! Me just promoting sales of coins
Seriously?
Do third parties sell their coins?
I have about 500k coins now. I won it...
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by ztanleechima(m): 7:22pm On May 01, 2017
achieverme:
You copied yorùbá now
am not yoruba, am ibo.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Adefiery05(f): 8:28pm On May 01, 2017
Kingjags:
Isn't this the 'lekeleke give me white finger' we used to sing/say growing up?, Everything nah Medical term now
I tiya ooo
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Areaboy2(m): 9:14pm On May 01, 2017
woodcook:
chickenpox at what age?
I had the damn thing at age 28 oh sad
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by johnsmitthen: 11:49am On May 02, 2017
An allergy to a nail polish, gloss, hardener, or nail polish remover may cause white spots on your nails. The use of acrylic or gel nails can also badly damage your nails and may cause these white spots.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Nobody: 8:28pm On May 02, 2017
Areaboy2:
I had the damn thing at age 28 oh sad
Pele. That most be embarrasing.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Beat123(f): 8:59am On Jun 09, 2017
BigBrother9ja:
Seriously?
Do third parties sell their coins?
I have about 500k coins now. I won it...
thats good!! I give out like 150m coins to a friend, he's playing big rooms and making weekly cash
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by BigBrother9ja: 2:07pm On Jun 09, 2017
Beat123:
thats good!! I give out like 150m coins to a friend, he's playing big rooms and making weekly cash
150m?
How's that possible?
I'm only able to give 225 coins and I wish I could give out more.
Re: Why White Spots Appear On Nails by Beat123(f): 4:52pm On Jun 09, 2017
BigBrother9ja:
150m?
How's that possible?
I'm only able to give 225 coins and I wish I could give out more.
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