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Nails have white spots, with the corona virus i began washing my hands alot. i had a cut on my finger so i avoided washing that one. time passed, i got the spots but that one finger is less damaged. is the soap drying my nails?
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Yes: The use of soap can dry both your nails and skin.
Answered 5/11/2020
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Leukonychia : Milk spots on nails are usually harmless & related to nail trauma (such as biting nails). Other causes can be Iron or protein deficiency, lead or arsenic poisoning, renal failure, cirrhosis, pneumonia, heart disease, psoriasis or marked psychological stress. Zinc or calcium deficiency are possible if on both finger & toe nails.
Answered 5/22/2020
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