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Q. I sometimes get white spots on my nails - does this mean I have an infection?
A. No, the white spots that you will commonly see are called punctate leukonychia - which is just a medical term that means "white spots". The white spots are no cause for alarm and they will just grow out over time. However some nail infections can appear like a white scale under the nail.
Q. Can I catch a nail infection from sharing a nail file or nail clippers?
A. Nail infections are often spread between family members by sharing items where the fungus can survive such as nail files or nail clippers.
Q. Can I get a nail infection from wearing nail polish?
A. You can't get a nail infection from wearing nail polish, but if you do get one, it is strongly advised to stop using any nail polishes as they tend to cover up the nail, and this can encourage fungal growth. If you have a nail infection and have recently used nail polish, it is best to dispose of the item to avoid re-infection and cross-contamination.
Q. Can biting nails cause a nail infection?
A. Yes, a large number of nail infection cases involve a history of nail biting. Constantly biting your nails not only shortens them, but also will create small injuries in the skin surrounding the nail that will leave your skin unprotected, which can make way for the fungus to enter freely into the nail bed area (the skin directly beneath the nail plate).
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