Patient's question:
A 7-year-old child's fingernails are peeling themselves off. Can they grow back? The fingernails haven't been injured. The fingernails are peeling off from the root bit by bit. There's still some greenish color in the middle of the nails.Doctor's answer:
According to the description, the child may have the possibility of tinea unguium. It is recommended to go to a regular large hospital's dermatology department for diagnosis and then formulate a treatment plan. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and base your diet on light foods. There is another possibility. Check if the baby had a viral infection, such as hand, foot, and mouth disease, within half a month to a month. If so, it may cause the nails to peel off. This generally does not require treatment and will grow back gradually over a period of 4-6 months. There is no need to be too worried.