Patient's question:
My child is 5 years old. Due to her nail bed shedding, I took her to the hospital to check her trace elements. The results showed that she is deficient in zinc.Previous treatment and effectiveness: No particular care was taken.
Hello, what should a 5-year-old child eat to supplement zinc? Is there a relationship between nail bed shedding and zinc deficiency?
Doctor's answer:
Fingernail separation may be due to calcium deficiency or a lack of vitamin D, and is not significantly related to zinc deficiency. Fungal infection is still a possibility, so it is recommended to visit a dermatology department in the hospital for examination and treatment accordingly. If the examination reveals no issues, it is advised to supplement calcium and vitamin D, while also taking zinc alternately. The above suggestions are in response to the question "Is there a relationship between zinc deficiency and nail separation in children?" and are hoped to assist you. Wishing you good health!