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Does children that eat there nails may develop lead accumulation ?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: Do you mean fingernails? No, unless there is lead-based materials on the nails.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Cindy Williams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lead: If there is lead under the nails, and the child is exposed to lead paint, maybe a little. The concern is, if child has lead paint, under the fingernails, is he/she also eating it, as well? The only way to determine this, for sure, is to have your child's lead level checked.

Answered 6/4/2014

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