Patient's question:
At the age of 7, a black line reappeared on the small fingernail, and there were no abnormalities in the body. Regarding past treatment and effectiveness: the county hospital could not identify the cause, there were no allergies, and no history of heredity. What kind of assistance is desired: wanting to know what caused it, what illness it is.Doctor's answer:
This condition may be caused by a fungal infection or prolonged radiation exposure, but given that the child is still quite young, the former is much more likely.Recommendations:
1. Generally, avoid spicy foods like chili peppers, reduce fried food intake, and eat more vegetables and fruits. You can also try Compound Ketoconazole Ointment, which is primarily used for skin infections. Apply it externally to the affected area, once in the morning and once in the evening, into the nail grooves.
2. Anemia: Pay attention to iron and qi supplementation, and consume more iron-rich foods.
3. Deficiency of trace elements, which may cause capillaries to be more fragile and prone to rupture.