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Fingernails and toenails may actually provide clues to other underlying medical conditions. If you notice whitening of your nails combined with other symptoms, schedule a visit with your health care provider. Leukonychia is a disorder of the nails that causes straight lines of whitening. The whitening may occur across the entire nail or only on part of the nail, and may occur on one to all nails. Congenital leukonychia is present from birth but not necessarily hereditary. Congenital conditions are thought to develop during fetal development. Ingestion of heavy metals or arsenic may cause leukonychia and could be a sign of poisoning. Heart or liver disease may cause nail whitening, as well as malnutrition and vitamin deficiency. Continual picking at the nails or nail beds may cause whitening. Injury, such as a smashed finger near the nail, may also cause the nail to whiten in streaks.Definition
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by karlasim123 on December 3rd, 2010
The commonest cause of the nail disorder, called Leukonychia is the injury to the base of the nail where the nail is formed. This area is referred to as the matrix region. A white spotting may appear on the nails similar to a streaking effect. Other probable causes for this discoloration are arsenic poisoning, heart disease, renal failure, pneumonia, ill health, vitamin deficiency or hypoalbuminemia.
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