What's wrong with my nail?

Certain vitamins or minerals may lead to white spots on your nails, but other factors could also be the cause. It's best to consult your nearest podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis.

 

The normal color of the nail is the skin you see through the nail. If the nail separates from the underlying skin the color can look white, rather than skin colored.

Lifting of the nail off of the skin can be caused by many things. Separation of the nail from the skin can cause pain. One thing that can cause lifting of the nail is repetitive trauma. Some people will put higher pressures on their big toes than others. Look at the liner of your shoe. Does it look like your toe is trying to dig a hole in your shoe? If this is the case rocker tip shoes can reduce pressure on your big toe.

 

The normal color of the nail is the skin you see through the nail. If the nail separates from the underlying skin the color can look white, rather than skin colored.

Lifting of the nail off of the skin can be caused by many things. Separation of the nail from the skin can cause pain. One thing that can cause lifting of the nail is repetitive trauma. Some people will put higher pressures on their big toes than others. Look at the liner of your shoe. Does it look like your toe is trying to dig a hole in your shoe? If this is the case rocker tip shoes can reduce pressure on your big toe.

 

The normal color of the nail is the skin you see through the nail. If the nail separates from the underlying skin the color can look white, rather than skin colored.

Lifting of the nail off of the skin can be caused by many things. Separation of the nail from the skin can cause pain. One thing that can cause lifting of the nail is repetitive trauma. Some people will put higher pressures on their big toes than others. Look at the liner of your shoe. Does it look like your toe is trying to dig a hole in your shoe? If this is the case rocker tip shoes can reduce pressure on your big toe.