Do you know the cause of the white marks on our finger-nails? picture

Article: THE MEDICAL MAZE: NAIL PROBLEMS.(Column)
The Daily Mail (London, England);  July 31, 2001 ;     660 words ... ... you to grow long nails? Do they break easily? Are there white marks on them? YES Are ... the sides of the nails? Check your diet ... also overuse of nail varnish and false ... running across the nails can occur when nail growth suddenly ...

Article: A sure way to avoid dreaded white marks
Belfast Telegraph;  July 15, 2009 ;     435 words ... ... pleasant to use and its new formulation means there are fewer white marks. Not as efficient as Sure though -- 6/10 Dove Invisible ... delivered just a fine layer of product. There were a few white marks so you need to make sure this is really dry - - 6/10

Dictionary definition: NAILS: specks on finger nails: ...
A Dictionary of Superstitions;      599 words ... ... white specks on the finger nails—presages of felicity ... White specks on the finger nails; which … are superstitiously ... Friend 8 Nov. 711. Those small white marks that come upon her nails when she happens to bruise them ...

Article: Varnish that could end nail infections; GOOD HEALTH.
The Daily Mail (London, England);  July 11, 2000 ;     468 words ... ... types of fungi which live on keratin, the nail's protein.The nail becomes thicker, yellowish-brown and can begin to smell. White marks may also appear on the nail, and the infection can spread to the skin ...

Article: Palmolive is to launch a new range of Soft & Gentle ...
Cosmetics International;  July 25, 2001 ;     700+ words ... ... perspirant deodorants in new cream and stick formats with added aloe which have been designed, says the company, to leave no white marks on the skin. The creams (rrp 2.39 [pounds sterling]) will be available in two fragrances, Soft Jasmine and Aqua Cool ...

Article: White marks 50 years in show biz
Chicago Sun-Times;  October 29, 1999 ;     200 words ...KEYWORD-HIT.

Article: ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE WHITE MARKS NATIONAL ...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  March 31, 2006 ;     700+ words ...The Illinois Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is saluting Illinois librarians and library staff who will mark National Library Week April 2-8 and National Library Workers Day April 4. "Our libraries continue to be the most