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Cracked toe nails

2020-12-28 18:42:11
My daughter is 4 years old. She has a very brittle and cracked toenails. Her finger nails are perfect. So what is the reason for cracked toenails? How it can be cured?
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Toenails can crack because of an underlying systemic diseases like  rheumatoid, thyroid disease, anemia, psoriasis, eczema, and peripheral vascular disease.
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plz consult a pediatrician directly or online for further investigations and treatment .

Answered2020-12-28 21:16:25

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Need to be seen and other history to be ruled out before giving a solution Don't panic. Could be even jus nutrition deficiency too
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pediatrician consult

Answered2020-12-29 07:35:47

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