My 15 year old daughter has her second toe on both the legs raised and colour change is also there. The big and the second toes have colour change. It's in white colour. When washed it becomes faint brown or red. It's been there for over 2 years. It has not reduced. And slight pain is experienced the second toe of right leg . It is being formed on other toes too. What is the remedy for it and what is it?
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Hello there ....please dont worry,,,most of the toenail colouring pattern is bcos of some nutritional deficiencies,,,,white is indicative of zinc and iron deficiency.....also faint brown or red colour is due to systemic factors.
Certain conditions like psoariais and in rare cases arthritis may lead to different colouring pattern of toe nails.
Next Steps
please get your daughter examined for.
CBC
sr calcium
sr uric acid
RA factor
if possible post a picture of the toenail colour.
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visit to a MD Physcian or Dermatologist is recommended.
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