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5 yr old pitting of all 20 nails. normal labs, no signs of hairloss or skin problems, great vitamin levels. what do we try now?

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Depends: If the child is otherwise healthy, playful, learning well and of normal height and weight, let it be. The child may grow out of it.

Answered 3/22/2017

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