Healthy nails should be smooth, without stripes and spots, grow symmetrically, and have no depressions and upturns. The size of normal nails accounts for about three-fifths of the joint size, and the nail white at the root is in the center without deviation. Jia Bai is commonly known as "Crescent Moon". If all ten fingers have nail white, it means that the body is full of qi and blood and healthy. If no nails turn white or only a little, it means that they are in a sub-health state or have health concerns.
From the appearance and growth of fingernails, we can see the health of the body, and the metabolism of infants is vigorous, so we can see the growth and development from fingernails. Let's be specific.
First, abnormal nails are a sign. There are many internal factors, and parents need to check one by one according to the baby's situation. Children's unbalanced diet and malnutrition will slow down the growth of hair and nails, and iron deficiency and anemia will cause uneven nail surfaces. Children's lack of VD will affect the absorption of calcium, lack of protein in diet, and lack of sulfur will cause uneven nails. If the child's nails are abnormal, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately to detect trace elements and supplement the corresponding nutrients.
In autumn and winter, the weather gets cold, and the cold causes the blood vessels in the body to contract, and the blood flow speed slows down accordingly. The child's own heart development is not perfect, and insufficient blood supply at the end of the body may also lead to uneven nails.
Abnormal nails caused by fungal infection. As we all know, onychomycosis will have uneven nail surface and local thickening and yellowing. If this happens, it is necessary to treat it in time to avoid self-infection leading to pathological changes in other nails. I especially remind you that if your family suffers from onychomycosis and beriberi, nail clippers, towels and footbath should be used separately, and socks should be washed separately to avoid cross infection.
Second, the baby's nails become brittle, indicating the lack of trace elements.
There are many reasons for brittle nails, such as long-term contact with water, calcium deficiency, vitamin deficiency, chronic diseases, drugs and so on. Children's nails become brittle, easy to break and easy to delaminate. First consider the lack of trace elements. Parents can take their children to detect trace elements and supplement calcium, zinc or other vitamins according to the doctor's advice.
Third, the color of nails is white and dull. If the body lacks vitamin B or minerals, or anemia, it will lead to abnormal color. At this time, it is necessary to adjust the diet structure, and foods rich in vitamin B and iron can be improved. If your child's nails are weird and flat, you need to adjust your diet and supplement protein and iron.
In addition to the physical condition reflected by nails themselves, children's habits related to nails can also reflect their physical and psychological conditions. For example, if a child eats nails, accompanied by picky eaters, anorexia and slow growth, it means that the child is deficient in zinc. The typical symptoms of zinc deficiency in children are pica, picky eaters and slow growth.
For another example, some children don't have the habit of biting their nails, and the nursing staff has changed at home, or the baby who just went to kindergarten suddenly began to bite their nails, indicating that the child has a nervous and anxious mood, and the baby will not show it, but will subconsciously bite his nails.
As can be seen from the above, raising children requires not only patience, but also careful observation and care. The baby's self-expression ability is limited, and everything needs the meticulous care of parents. Parents should promptly receive the psychological emotions expressed by their children's living habits, and appropriately guide them so that their children can get through the anxiety period smoothly.