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Hi, I have two children aged 8 and 5. Since birth...or as far back as I remember they both have abnormal toenail growth. Both of their pinky toe nails seem to grow up to a point instead of straight out. As well all of the othe other nails are somewhat brittlle or not healthy looking in general. I`ve noticed no unusual odors. A little history....when I was a teenager...now 40, Male....my figer nails became pitted and developed lines or grooves running the length of my nails. Many Doctor visits back then turned up nothing...other than monthly visits to Toronto for Cotizone injections into my cuticles...no fun...and no real results. years later my toenails developed the same issue. Also note...my wife seems to have a couple nails that are similar. She also says all her sisters had poor nails as kids. Any ideas would be great. Thanks....Jay
But this could be only genetic trait inherited from the parents. It causes no harm and no need to worry. Another possibility is that this is because of vitamin deficiency and a multivitamin chewable tablets would help.
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What Causes Abnormal Toenail Growth In Children?
Hi, But this could be only genetic trait inherited from the parents. It causes no harm and no need to worry. Another possibility is that this is because of vitamin deficiency and a multivitamin chewable tablets would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman