Patient's question:
My boy is 11 years old. Recently, I noticed that his fingernails are concave and curling up on both sides. What disease is this? What is the cause of it?Doctor's answer:
If the nails in the upwardly curved part are thin, it indicates a lack of trace elements such as selenium, iron, zinc, calcium, etc. It can be corrected without the need to choose a comprehensive nutrient diet. It can also be supplemented with trace elements. If the nails in the upwardly curved part are thick and appear pale yellow, grayish white, or grayish black, it is usually a fungal infection (mainly fungi), also known as onychomycosis. Treatment is required. The side effects of antifungal drugs are relatively significant. Children are not suitable for oral medication, so topical treatment can be used.