Question
Parents have noticed white spots on their children’s finger nails and are worried about malnutrition or worm infections, inquiring about the cause and health status.
Answer
In medicine, the mechanism behind white spots on nails is not yet clear, but clinically, it has been observed that children with deficiencies in calcium and zinc may experience this phenomenon. It is recommended to bring the child to a hospital for a trace element test to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.