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White Spots On Toenails Diabetes. The medical name is diabetic dermopathy. The fact is that a lot of people develop toenail fungus or onychomycosis but it is about twice as common in people with diabetes. A red nail bed could mean you have heart disease. Diabetic nerve damage in the feet which may prevent a person from noticing damage to his toenails and reduced circulation which affects healing are both partly responsible for this increased risk.
These spots can be seen on nails of women once nail polish is removed. If you notice any changes or that you feel unwell you should do something about it straight away. White spots on toenails are relatively harmless and not associated with any serious medical condition. The most common factor that can cause white spots on the nails is fungi which can come from the air and soil. Thats because the blood vessels under the nail might not break and leak blood. White spots or marks on toenails are a frequently reported complains that develops around the cuticle of toenails.
In rare cases youll see it on the arms thighs trunk or other areas of the body.
As the bruising disappears the injured nail often becomes white. But you could also be at risk of high blood sugar if your fingernails. This skin condition causes spots and sometimes lines that create a barely noticeable depression in the skin. White toenails a sign of a more serious underlying condition It is possible that toenails turn a white color with the tip being either reddened or dark in color. As the bruising disappears the injured nail often becomes white. Sweaty feet also provide a good medium of fungal infection.