White spots on a child’s nails may be caused by fungal infections, which can be treated with the external application of water boiled with hibiscus bark. This method is effective and hibiscus bark has excellent antifungal properties, but it is toxic and should never be taken internally.
White spots or mother-of-pearl-like patterns on the nails indicate a deficiency of calcium, silicon, and other trace elements, along with parasites. Such individuals are prone to nervousness, irritability, and habitual constipation. White spots or flaky white spots on the nails may indicate a zinc deficiency or gastrointestinal illness or anemia. Rough and lackluster nails with grooves, longitudinal stripes, white spots, and abnormal proportions of health rings are often signs of poor constitution. Although there is no clear medical explanation for white spots on the nails, in clinical practice, we have found that some children with calcium and zinc deficiencies exhibit this condition. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for a trace element test to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Nail peeling, flaking, and fusion in children are often caused by a lack of vitamins or trace elements in the body. They can also be due to fungal infections or injuries. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist at the hospital for a trace element test and a fungal test, and to receive appropriate treatment based on the specific cause.
The baby’s foot nails have not grown normally for three months, without any redness, swelling, or crying. Concerned about potential impact on walking. Local doctors suggest corrective surgery at one year old. Parents are worried about the risks of surgery but fear not treating it may affect future development. How should it be handled?
The right index finger toe nail of a newborn hasn’t grown out, and there are two nail spurs on either side of the index finger. The nail does not affect balance function, whether it will grow out is uncertain, and this condition is rarely seen in clinical practice. Moreover, the specific cause of your child is not clear, so there is no treatment issue yet.
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