HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause And Remedy For Nail Discoloration ?

i have half white and half pink nails on hands(index finger and middle finger).nw today i noticed i had they on my toes fingers also,except thumb finger all of them has this problem,earler they were not on my toes. what it could be.what can i do now. here is my medical history-http://www.healthcaremagic.com/questions/please-answer-itanyone/273090
Thu, 5 Apr 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
You are probably having a condition called leukonychia and this can arise mostly from an injury to the base of the nail. However, in some people it can occur due to a problem in the kidney and the liver function as well. I went through your history and i dont think its related to any liver or kidney problem.
You can expect it to get better within 4-8 weeks as that is the time it takes for the nails to grow back. No treatment is required as such.
Hope this helps.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
  User's Response
Dr. dhara shah's  Response
hi welcome to hcm.see first you not mention your age and since from where you notice these changes in your nails? sometimes any heart abnormality leads to these changes,sometimes anemia,or it could be some other cause so you concern any physician for that.hope for best.
thanks
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Leukonychia


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause And Remedy For Nail Discoloration ?

Hi Thanks for writing in. You are probably having a condition called leukonychia and this can arise mostly from an injury to the base of the nail. However, in some people it can occur due to a problem in the kidney and the liver function as well. I went through your history and i dont think its related to any liver or kidney problem. You can expect it to get better within 4-8 weeks as that is the time it takes for the nails to grow back. No treatment is required as such. Hope this helps. Regards