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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. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 5/18/2012
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