my daughter is four years old...she has developed the habit of nail biting and even found her eating the wall..it is very irritating to watch her bitingnails all the time..doc told me it's iron deficiency...giving her iron tablets homeopathic since last 3 months but no improvement...anyone faced same situation and what you did??

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Hi...cut the nails short.. Yes you can apply neem oil. Keep engage your baby in other activities which likes a most.. You can put gloves to make barrier. Maintain proper hygein.

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