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Nail breaking

2018-11-27 12:27:51
My son who is 4 years 2 months old has a nail breaking, The nail is breaking again the new nail is growing, is there any vitamin deficiency, I showed to general pediatrician he told calcium and protein deficiency and he has given calcium tonic and milk powder groviva .please tell me it be raise any issues in health or it's a vitamin deficiency please tell to which doctor should I show.
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Nail brittleness has many reasons like eczema, excessive water contact etc
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please consult with a dermatologist for best solution for the same

Answered2018-11-27 13:26:39

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He is suffering from nail fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement......Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription.

Answered2018-11-27 12:30:31

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