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Fingernail falling off secondary to sucking his thumb he is 22 months old. how to make sure another nail will grow in and tips to help stop sucking. ?

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Dr. Thomas Riney answered

Don't worry: Not uncommon at this age, don't even try to stop it , it will grow back . My son did this and has a normal, although spoon shaped nail, but he is doing well in college.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/18/2012

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A member asked:

Fingernail falling off secondary to sucking his thumb he is 22 months old. how to make sure another nail will grow in and tips to help stop sucking. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Riney answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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