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Nails changing shape
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
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Dr. Sriharsha.T
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23 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
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
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