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Most of my 2 yr olds nails fell off. they are growing back, but have a line in the middle of them. healthy now but freq ear inf up until 4mnths ago...
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Go see your Dr: For a thorough exam and assessment. You may have vitamin deficiency, immunodeficiency etc.Have a comprehensive blood test . Give us a feedback on the diagnosis. God bless you!
Answered 3/23/2013
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Illness?: Illness can slow or stop nail growth. Usually with significant illness, you will see a horizontal depression crossing the nail plate, when growth resumes. Other causes would be uncommon because of the degree of involvement!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Oxidative stress: This means that oxidation (fuel burning) has affected those tissues. The clue is the history of ear infections, an early sign of that kind of stress. Look to diet as the underlying cause, particularly sugar.
Answered 3/23/2013
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