Why Are My Nails So Small?

Small nails may be caused by congenital inheritance, lack of trace elements, biting nails, or nail bed damage. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and targeted treatment. In daily life, maintain a balanced diet, avoid picky eating, reduce spicy and stimulating foods, supplement vitamins and trace elements, and take appropriate rest. Develop good living habits, avoid biting nails, and do not over-trim nails.

1. Small nails are generally caused by congenital genetic factors. If parents have small nails, children tend to have small nails as well.

2. The reduction of nail size may be due to a lack of trace elements and malnutrition.

3. Frequent nail biting can also lead to small nails. Constant biting can damage the nail bed, resulting in shorter nails.

4. Nail bed injuries or skin diseases can lead to insufficient nutrition supply to the nail plate, causing it to be shorter.

1. Visit a hospital for examination to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.

2. Maintain a balanced diet, reduce spicy and stimulating foods.

3. Consume more fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins, and avoid staying up late or overexertion.

4. Appropriately supplement with multivitamins.

5. Avoid biting nails and over-trimming.