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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Toe Nailes
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Toe Nailes
by Cinderfoot, Mar 19, 2003 12:00AM
My daughters toes nails have turned dark orange. They've been this way for a couple of months now. Is this something I should be alarmed about? What could the cause be?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 20, 2003 12:00AM
, Mar 20, 2003 12:00AM
Funny colors like orange on the nails usually mean color from the outside--like nail polish that's only partially removed. Does that make sense in her case?
I think you should show this to a dermatologist, but fungus doesn't generally look orange, and I can't think of any diseases that color nails as you put it in your short description.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I think you should show this to a dermatologist, but fungus doesn't generally look orange, and I can't think of any diseases that color nails as you put it in your short description.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
