Hair Loss (Diffuse Alopecia): definition
Diffuse alopecia is characterized by abnormal hair loss or baldness.
Lymphocyte: definition
A small white blood cell that plays a major role in defending the body against disease. There are two types of lymphocytes: B cells, which make antibodies that attack bacteria and toxins, and T cells…
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What Are White Spots And White Bands In Nails?
[dropcap]W hite spots in the nails is a feature of zinc deficiency and white bands signify protein deficiency characterized by abnormal appearance anywhere in one or more nails.
White spots and bands can appear separately or together in nails. There may be just one mark or many marks depending on the level of deficiency.
Q: What part of the nail is affected by zinc and/or protein deficiency?
A: Zinc and protein deficiencies affect the nail plate.
The nail plate is the hard keratin cover of the finger tip and toe tip, simply called “the nail.” The nail plate is produced by the living nail tissue at its base. Here is an illustration of the parts that make up a fingernail:
Nail Anatomy. 
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A. Nail plate; B. lunula; C. root; D. sinus; E. matrix; F. nail bed; G. hyponychium; H. free margin. Courtesy Wikipedia.
What Are White Spots And White Bands In Nails In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: definition
A progressive demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system (brain) characterized by loss of white matter and rapid deterioration to death. It is an associated disorder of celiac disease. Click for full description.
Prurigo Nodularis (Hyde’s Prurigo): definition
A chronic dermatitis characterized by hard, dry, deep seated, intensely itchy papules. It is an atypical symptom of celiac disease involving deficiencies of vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids. Click for full description.
Pruritic (Itchy) Skin Rash: definition
A symptom of a primary disease, cutaneous (skin) or systemic characterized by chronic itching. In celiac disease, it is a symptom of malnutrition involving iron deficiency. Click for full description.
Psoriasis: definition
A chronic relapsing dermatosis characterized by scaling, erythema (redness), and less commonly pustulation that is an associated disorder of celiac disease involving deficiencies of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and zinc – features of malnutrition.…
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome Affecting Esophagus: definition
A rare iron deficiency disorder that is characterized by a combination of postcricoid esophageal webs (upper throat area), iron deficiency anemia, dysphagia and koilonychia (nail spooning), predisposing to esophageal cancer. Click for full description.
Esophageal Webs: definition
Thin mucosal membranes growing across the inside of the esophagus causing obstruction. Click for full description.
Pneumococal Septicemia: definition
A systemic response to lung infection caused by bacterial infection spread to the bloodstream. Click for full description.