What is the cause of the peeling of the child's nails?

Children are the most important people to their parents. Every parent hopes that their child can grow up healthily. However, children will inevitably encounter some problems in the process of growing up. For example, peeling of children's nails is a common phenomenon among children. Many parents do not understand and cannot find the root cause and solution of the problem. So, what is the reason for peeling of children's nails?

1. Insufficient intake. If the mother has adequate nutrition, the child will have appropriate vitamin C reserves at birth. The vitamin C content in umbilical cord blood plasma is 2 to 4 times higher than that in maternal plasma, so infants under 3 months old are less likely to develop the disease. However, if the pregnant mother's diet lacks vitamin C, the newborn may also suffer from scurvy. Normal human milk contains about 40-70 mg/L (4-7 mg/dl) of vitamin C, which can meet the needs of general infants.

2. The need to increase When the metabolic rate increases, the need for vitamin C increases. During active growth, the vitamin C content of body tissues drops sharply. Premature infants grow and develop faster, and their vitamin C requirements are relatively greater than normal infants, so they should be supplemented with more.

3. Other factors, such as long-term intake of large amounts of vitamin C, increase its catabolism and renal excretion, thereby reducing plasma vitamin C concentrations. If you suddenly stop taking large amounts of vitamin C, scurvy may occur. If large amounts of vitamin C are used for a long time during pregnancy, the newborn may still suffer from scurvy even if he or she consumes normal amounts of vitamin C every day after birth.

Differential diagnosis of peeling around the nails:

1. Inward-pointing nail tips indicate abnormalities in the heart, liver, or respiratory system.

2. Brittle nails may indicate iron deficiency, thyroid problems, impaired kidney function, or blood circulation problems.

3. Brittle, soft and easily worn nails indicate a lack of nutrition and may indicate hyperthyroidism.

4. Black nails and/or thin, flat, spoon-shaped nails are signs of vitamin B12 deficiency or anemia. (Nails may also turn black or gray if hands come into contact with detergents or allergens).