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I have white spots on 7 of my fingernails, some on more fingernails than others. what underlying diseases could cause this?
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Very unlikely.: White spots on nails are normally due to everyday sorts of trauma, such as knocking your nail against a hard surface. They disappear over time. In the rare instance that they don't, a superficial fungal infection may be present, and that would require the attention of a dermatologist.
Answered 12/10/2013
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