In the 'Symptoms - Nails' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about white spots on your fingernails:
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Do your fingernails have white spots on them that are not due to nail trauma/injury?
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...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"A few" |
White spots on fingernails |
A symptom |
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"Several" |
White spots on fingernails |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Pyroluria
This condition is caused by an overproduction during hemoglobin synthesis of kryptopyrrole, which chemically combines with vitamin B6 and zinc, resulting in their excretion and a severe deficiency of both of these essential nutrients. Most pyroluric individuals never develop
schizophrenia symptoms.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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