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Nail disorder

2021-01-27 11:57:22
Hi, my son nails has white patches in each hand 2 & 3 finger.and tumb nail cuticle is open , proximal nail fold has swelling. And in leg few finger nails are very thin looks unhealthy and has transverse line..I m attached pictures here. Kindly tell me it's need medical attention or it's common in toddlers.. Please suggest if any ointment/ medicine is required to get rid of this problem. Thanks
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Hi, This is normal for the age. Give a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits. Give plenty of liquids/ water Sunlight exposure.

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