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What are the white marks on your fingernails caused by?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Can be a lot: Fingernail disorders can be wide and varied as far as causes. Dermatologists are experts in fingernail diseases. White markings, called leukonychia, can be caused by trauma, infections, drugs, or other systemic diseases.

Answered 3/27/2014

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