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Why 2 years old boy finger nails always crack?

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Dr. Morris Westfried
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Rash?: This can be associated with eczema or psoriasis, or rarer skin conditions. Are there any signs of skin problems any where else on the body? If there are no othe skin problems this can be associated with certain deficiencies such as zinc. See pediatrician for exam and approriate blood tests. Topical treament which can help if there is no underlying issue is dermanial.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Splitting nails?: Split nails =onychoschizia, which can occur due to overexposure! Causes may include lack of humidity or prolonged submersion in water or other fluids.
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