Nail Discoloration - My 4.5 Year Old Child Has These Verticle

Nail discoloration

Asked for Male, 4 Years

My 4.5 year old child has these verticle lines on his toe and few finger nails. Kindly let me know the cause and cure of this

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Dr. Mili S. Joshi

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Mumbai

Please consult a dermatologist, needs to be shown and evaluated

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