How to treat nail malnutrition in children

If a child is found to have nail malnutrition, general treatment and medication can be used. Nail malnutrition refers to changes in the shape and texture of the nails due to a variety of reasons, which can manifest as discoloration, horizontal lines, vertical grooves, loss of luster, etc.

1. General treatment

1. Nutritional supplement: Parents need to add foods rich in high-quality protein to their children in a timely manner, such as milk, eggs, lean meat, etc., and they should eat more vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, apples, etc., to supplement vitamins and various trace elements, thereby promoting nail growth.

2. Improve the living environment: When children suffer from nail malnutrition, they need to be careful to avoid contact with chemical detergents or alkaline shampoos and other items. At the same time, they need to pay attention to keeping their nails clean to avoid aggravating the condition.

2. Drug treatment

1. Topical medications: If a child's nail malnutrition is caused by fungal infection, the affected nails can be soaked in glacial acetic acid solution under the guidance of a doctor, or antifungal ointments such as amorolfine hydrochloride lotion can be applied for treatment.

2. Oral medication: If nail malnutrition is caused by diseases such as psoriasis and lichen planus that affect the nails, you need to take immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine soft capsules for treatment as prescribed by the doctor. In addition, if nail malnutrition is caused by iron deficiency anemia, you also need to take iron supplements such as ferrous succinate tablets for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Other situations: For children with thyroid malnutrition caused by systemic diseases such as hypothyroidism and diabetes, the primary disease should be treated in a timely manner. For example, children with hypothyroidism need to follow the doctor's advice to use hormone replacement therapy such as levothyroxine sodium tablets, while children with diabetes should control their diet and follow the doctor's advice to use hypoglycemic drugs such as repaglinide tablets for treatment.

When children show symptoms of nail malnutrition, they should be observed to see if they have other discomfort symptoms. If they have obvious pain or other symptoms, it is recommended that they go to the pediatric dermatology department of the hospital in time to complete visual examination, blood routine examination, histopathological examination and other tests to confirm the diagnosis.