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A member asked:
My 4 yr old's nails are falling off. is she calcium deficient? what should i give her to prevent this? what foods are high in calcium?
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Nails falling off: Is she taking any medications? Some meds like tetracyclines and others may cause nail loss. Any family hx of this? I would consult dermatologist.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Nails: Internal disease or mineral (iron, zinc,calcium) or vitamin deficiencies are very rare causes of brittle nails in a 4 yr old born and raised in the USA. One tip is that if the fingernails split, but the toenails are strong, then external factors (moisture [too much or too little] or trauma [bitting] are the probably the culprits.
Answered 1/29/2015
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