What is the reason for children's soft nails? What should I do if my child's nails are soft?

There is a discipline in traditional Chinese medicine called hand diagnosis, which is based on the fact that the hands reflect the internal organs. Problems and changes in the fingers and even nails will reflect the problems in your body. Some children's nails are always soft and not as hard as normal people's. What's going on? What should I do if my child's nails are soft?

Why are children's nails soft?

Caused by nutritional deficiency

Nails can reflect the nutritional status of the human body. If a child has a partial or picky diet for a long time, does not take in enough protein, calcium, sulfur, zinc and other nutrients in his diet, or lacks vitamins A, B and C, the nails will not get enough nutritional supplements, and the nails will become soft, rough, uneven and dull.

Congenital soft nails

Congenital soft nails are also called water nails. The nails are thin, easy to bend and turn white, with edges, and the tips of the nails are easy to split. Congenital soft nails can only be treated by careful care of the nails, avoiding frequent contact with water, detergents, etc., and not growing long nails.

Thin nail phenomenon

Children's soft nails may be caused by thin nails, which is a growth dysfunction of the nail matrix and is often related to malnutrition or long-term acid-base stimulation. Eating more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins, and taking appropriate amounts of vitamins B and A orally, can help the normal keratinization of the nails.

Over-sanding

Babies love to play. Sometimes they are not careful when playing, which can easily damage their nails and make them soft. Playing for a long time and polishing the nails too much will not only make the nails thinner, but also weaken the resistance of the nails, making it easy for bacteria to invade our nails, causing more serious consequences. Parents must pay attention to trimming the baby's nails in time and wash their hands frequently.