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Toddler's toenail falling off

Discussion in 'Ask your questions here' started by tiesha84, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. tiesha84

    tiesha84 Guest


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    I noticed some reddening around the cuticle of my almost 2 year old daughter's toenail (right foot, big toe) a few weeks ago. I asked her if it hurt and she said no. Everyday. I kept watching it, the redness did not spread, and she had no complaints. About a week ago, I was clipping her toenails, and noticed the left side of the nail appeared to be "raised" a bit, as if she'd caught it on something. Again, wasn't bothering her. Well after her bath yesterday, I noticed the nail is coming off completely. From the cuticle up, around the sides and at the tip of her toe are reddened, and she's saying "ouch" now to it. Should I assume she stubbed it or injured it in some way, or should I be concerned?
     
  2. FootDoc

    FootDoc New Member

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    It may, as you suspect, be the result of random minor trauma which should be checked out by a podiatrist, especially as you seem to be relating symptoms concerning the areas surrounding the nails rather than the nail plate itself. But if there is abnormal nail plate, and especially if it is not limited to one or two toes, I would recommend she be seen by an experienced dermatologist, as there are a number of systemic medical problems which can reflect symptomatically in nail deformities and irregularities. Especially with a developing child, I would think that you would want this checked out.
     
  3. tiesha84

    tiesha84 Guest

    Thanks for the insight. The nail has now fallen off, and I spoke to her pediatrician concerning it. She is completely unfazed by it now, and everything looks back to normal (minus the toenail). I'll continue watching for signs of infection, but assume she injured it in some way!
     
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