Patient's question:
Child's fingernails are split, do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take to recover? Please help me!Doctor's answer:
First, identify the cause: prolonged contact of nails with water; insufficient protein, calcium, sulfur, zinc, or vitamins A, B, C in the diet; chronic illnesses or stress; oral contraceptives; or nail abrasion or use of nail polish removers. Here are some corrective methods to try.Soak your fingers in a diluted vinegar solution every night. This is an excellent method for preventing and treating brittle nails. White iodine applied to the top of the nail and under the nail tip not only restores flexibility and strength but also helps prevent nails from splitting.