What can cause brittle toenails in children?

Answer by  finlct1 (73)

Brittle toenails can be caused by an many things including underlying health problem, genetics, or nutrition deficiency. Most of the time the only cause is just a fungal infection to the foot which could be from sharing shoes or walking around without shoes in public places like swimming pool areas or gyms.

Answer by  writergalfriday (325)

Brittle toenails can be caused by fungal infections, poor leg circulation, psoriasis, eczema, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and vitamin B and calcium deficiencies. Contact your child's pediatrician for more information.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

There are many reasons, but the top ones are iron anemia or other nutritional deficits, or a fungal infection. Your pediatrician needs to evaluate this- it can be a symptom of selenium poisoning so if you live in an agricultural area, it is particularly important to see your pediatrician.

Answer by  quisqualis (1756)

In children, brittle toenails may be a genetic trait. The keratin of the nails may not be elastic enough to withstand the normal daily bumps, scrapes, etc. Wearing shoes or closed-toe sandals may keep this from being a problem, as will keeping the nails trimmed short.

Answer by  auntkate (163)

The most common cause would be some sort of vitamin deficiency and also the propensity for a child to run barefoot.

Answer by  mbpremkumar (4)

causes are using socks without washing for many number of times, walking without footwear outside the house, not neatly washing the legs and applying talcum powders for the legs, if there is any cracks needs to consult doctor immediately so that toe nail can be prevented these are the some of the causes