Pei Zhengxue Health Weibo, Volume 3

8. Nail Pitting

Chapter 355

**Q:** A child is 11 years old and has had pitted fingernails on both hands since age 3, with rough nail surfaces. Could Dr. Pei offer any advice?

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8. Nail Pitting

Q: A child is 11 years old and has had pitted fingernails on both hands since age 3, with rough nail surfaces. Could Dr. Pei offer any advice?

A: The child appears to have calcium deficiency. I recommend supplementing with calcium, preferably a calcium supplement containing vitamin D.


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