Why do I get tiny white spots under my fingernails that slowly grow outwards?
1. Introduction Tiny white spots that appear under the fingernails and slowly grow outwards are clinically known as punctate leukonychia, a harmless condition primarily caused by mild micro-trauma to the nail matrix where the nail is formed. When the delicate matrix is lightly bumped or tapped, the developing keratin cells are temporarily disrupted, resulting in … Read more