Why do children's nails turn white?

Under normal circumstances, people's nails are relatively rosy and shiny. However, many children have white nails, and many parents ignore the problem of their children's nails, which may lead to serious consequences. Changes in nail color are associated with the child's physical health. So, what is the reason for children’s white nails? Let us take a brief look at it through the following content!

White nails are generally related to anemia. Mothers should take their babies to check to see if they have anemia. If they do, it is not serious and you can replenish blood through diet. You can eat more foods high in iron, such as lean meat, pork liver, egg yolks, chicken liver, seaweed, mushrooms, fungus and soy products.

Nails reflect the health of the body. Lack of nutrients will cause the following changes in nails:

1. Lack of protein, folic acid and vitamin C can cause corns. Protein deficiency can cause white streaks to appear on the nails.

2. Lack of vitamin A and calcium causes dryness, cracking and stratification.

3. Lack of B vitamins will make the nails brittle and have vertical and horizontal ridges.

4. Lack of vitamin B12 leads to excessive dryness, rounded ends of nails, and darkening of nails.

5. Iron deficiency causes spoon nails (pitted nails) and/or longitudinal ridges.

6. Zinc deficiency causes white spots on nails.

7. If there is a lack of benign bacteria (Lactobacillus) in the body, bacteria are likely to form near the nails.

8. Lack of hydrochloric acid causes split nails. Hope you can find the right remedy!

Through the introduction above, I believe you already know why children’s nails turn white! When parents are taking care of their children, they must be careful and meticulous and not be careless. If they find that their child's nails are abnormal, they should go to the hospital for examination to see what the cause is. Do not give your child medicine based on your own judgment. You should check and then prescribe the right medicine.