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A member asked:

My son's possibly can have a fungal infection on their nails from cracking... what can i get or do to treat that? n they are toddlers 4 and 3

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See pediatrician: Abnormality in the nails are not necessarily caused by a fungal infection. It's not that common in little kids. Have them see their doctor so he/she can determine what it is and recommend the correct treatment

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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