What happens if a child’s nails become concave? Experts tell you the root cause

If there are dents on a child's nails, it is necessary to check whether it is caused by external factors. If not, it is a physical reason. Also, check whether there are white spots on the nails and whether the child has other physical abnormalities. Make a judgment based on various aspects.

1. The root of the nail is covered with barbs

The baby stretched out his little finger to show his mother with tears in his eyes: "Mom, it's bleeding!" The mother took a look and screamed: "What's going on, baby!" After a closer look, it turned out that the roots of several of the baby's nails were covered with barbs. The baby was curious and pulled out one.

The doctor tells you: Hangnails are medically called reverse peeling. Babies' hangnails are mostly caused by nail biting or friction with rough objects. They are also related to dry skin caused by unbalanced nutrition and vitamin deficiency.

Tips:

1. Do not pull the barbs with your hands, but cut them off with nail clippers;

2. It is recommended to eat more fruits and supplement vitamins;

3. In dry seasons, apply non-irritating, oily skin cream to your baby's hands, such as wool

2. White spots appear

It's time for dinner! Mom calls the baby to wash his hands, and teaches while washing: Don't let go of the "little bugs" on the nails when washing your hands. The baby suddenly stretches out a little finger: Mom, look, why can't these little bugs be washed off? The mother took a closer look and found several white spots on the baby's nails, one of which was larger and shaped like a cloud. The mother began to wonder...

The doctor tells you: red, smooth and shiny curved little nails mean that the baby is very healthy. However, if white spots or floc-like white spots appear on the baby's nails, it may be due to ascariasis, gastrointestinal disease, anemia, malnutrition, etc. It may also be caused by squeezing or collision, which causes damage to the nail matrix cells at the root of the nail. White spots caused by injuries will be trimmed off as the nail grows upward, while white spots caused by diseases will reappear.

Tips:

1. If white spots appear repeatedly on your baby's nails, you should go to the hospital for examination;

2. If it is confirmed that the disease is caused by malnutrition or lack of trace elements, the food should be supplemented accordingly;

3. Take protective measures in the place where your baby plays, such as reinforcing the switch devices of doors and cabinets;

4. It is best not to let your baby play games that may easily pinch their hands, such as opening and closing doors.

3. The small holes bitten out

The baby was playing in the garden and an ant climbed onto his little finger. The baby immediately shook off the ant, grabbed his little finger and took a look, then began to cry: "Mom, the ant bit a hole in my little finger!" The mother took a look and found that there were some small depressions on the nail. She was relieved, but after careful observation, she found that the baby's nail plate was generally thin and dull.

The doctor tells you: This nail phenomenon can occur in normal babies, and can also be seen in children with skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema. Baby psoriasis is not caused by infection, but is mostly related to genetics.

Tips:

The main manifestations of psoriasis and eczema are skin damage, not just nail damage. Therefore, mothers do not need to be too nervous if they find that their baby's nails are dented. They need to consider the overall condition.