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Curved nails - warning photos of feet

11 replies

Wtafis · 05/09/2023 18:31

Is this odd.

DS nails as they grow curve over and cut into his toe. I’ve attached a photo before and after cutting so you can see what I mean

how can I manage this without cutting super short?

theyve been like this since he was born, does it imply a deficiency or something?

Curved nails  - warning photos of feet
Curved nails  - warning photos of feet
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Imenti · 05/09/2023 18:48

My son's are the same! They curl inwards. Don't hurt him or anything so I just have to try and remember to cut them regularly. Same as you - been like that since birth x

Smartiepants79 · 05/09/2023 18:49

My DDs do this. Just keep them short. Never been an issue.

Wtafis · 05/09/2023 19:17

Thanks both that’s reassuring

when I google I see curved nails are an issue but they always look concave not like this

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Zebrasinpyjamas · 11/02/2024 20:38

My DCs nails are like this. I think it's because their nails are still quite soft and bendy. I just keep them pretty short.

It doesn't happen as much now for my oldest.

Mummyofthewildones · 11/02/2024 20:43

Yep both my dcs nails are like this, I just keep them trimmed.

Prometheus · 11/02/2024 20:44

Both my DS’s toenails are like this too. It’s weird as mine and DH’s are normal.

elliejjtiny · 11/02/2024 20:49

One of my dc has this! I never knew what it was but Mil always said it was my fault so this thread is quite reassuring

ew1990 · 11/02/2024 20:54

Both my DD's are like this, never worried about it i just keep them trimmed

BoudicanDestruction · 11/02/2024 20:59

One of my childrens nails are like this. I'm not sure of the reason though.

greenacrylicpaint · 11/02/2024 20:59

make sure socks and shoes are not too tight and trim regularly.

sexyandy · 11/02/2024 21:16

I'm an adult and mine do this

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