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Nails changing shape

2021-10-04 18:31:46
My 9month old babies nail started changing shape and peeling from corner what is it called and what's the reason ?
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This condition onychomadesis common after mild fever/ viral illness
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Nothing to worry It will be fine on its own

Answered2021-10-05 04:23:12

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It's called Onychomedesis Baby must have suffered with Hand foot and mouth disease few months back This is the most common cause even though it goes unnoticed
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no need to worry baby gets the nails normally

Answered2021-10-05 00:08:27

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