Patient's question:
My son is 10 years old. He always bites his nails, and they don't grow. What can I do? Is it a lack of nutrition?Doctor's answer:
The habit of nail-biting in children should be corrected early.Nail-biting is a common phenomenon among children, and many people have experienced it during their childhood. As a result, some young parents often pay little attention to their children's habit of nail-biting. In fact, nail-biting is an unhealthy habit that can be harmful to a child's healthy growth.
Hands come into contact with the outside world the most, especially for children. Out of curiosity, they often touch and scratch things, even crawl on the ground. As a result, a large number of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogenic microorganisms accumulate in the nail gaps and fingertips. Nail gaps are breeding grounds for bacteria, and eggs can survive for multiple days in them. When children bite their nails, they unknowingly introduce a significant amount of germs into their mouths and bodies, leading to oral or dental infections. In severe cases, it can even trigger digestive tract infections, such as bacterial dysentery.