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My son has white spots on his nails. what are these from? he eats a well balanced varied diet.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White spots on nail: The white spots may represent damage to the nail matrix and have nothing to do with his diet.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Stuart Plotkin answered

Possible fungus: It may also be a superficial fungus on the nails that can be filed off. Probably not related to diet.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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A member asked:

My son has white spots on his nails. what are these from? he eats a well balanced varied diet.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Stuart Plotkin answered

Dr Beck agreed

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