what does it mean when your nails are white
(October 2014) Leukonychia (or leuconychia), also known as white nails or milk spots, is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails. It is derived from the Greek words leuko (white) and nychia (nails). The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed.
White or Pale Fingernails. 1  May be indicative of kidney or liver disorders or anemia. 2  White lined bands across the nail beds can signal a protein deficiency. 3  White nails with a rim of darker color at the tip of the nail is called Terry's nail and can be a sign of cirrhosis of the liver.