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2/17/2009
2:25 am |
My son is 17 months old and he keeps getting white spots on his nails. It will grow out then others appear. It looks like calcium deposits. I have him drinking Nestle Step Two Immune system support, Instead of whole milk for the nutrition. He is not a good eater. He barely eats, he picks. What are the reoccuring white spots on his nails?? |
3/22/2009
5:12 pm
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The spots are not caused by a calcium deficiency. They' are called "leukonychia" and are very common. They are caused by minor trauma to the nail (sort of like a bruise to the nail). The spots will grow out as the nail grows. For a few suggestions for your picky eater, see my post on.... Read More  |
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Christine Wood, M.D., F.A.A.P., C.L.E. Dr. Christine Wood is a practicing pediatrician in San Diego with interests in healthy nutrition for children and the environmental and nutritional impact on health and disease. 
