Patient's question:
My baby is just 7 months old, and her fingers always get cuticles. I'm wondering what's going on and if it's due to a lack of nutrients?Doctor's answer:
A thorny needle is called reverse stripping in medicine. Under normal circumstances, the skin around the nail is closely attached to the skin with no space, forming a "natural barrier," but sometimes we can see that the skin near the base of the nail splits, forming twisted triangular spines, which are called "cuticles." Have fun and stay active. The little one is becoming more active, often scratching toys with their hands, biting their nails, or rubbing their hands too much with other objects, making their delicate skin prone to cuticles. Lack of nutrition. If an infant's diet lacks vitamin C or other trace elements, it can also be expressed through the skin.