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What Causes Black Toe Nails Of An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: Why has my baby been born with black toenails
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload the photos of your baby's toenails..

Detailed Answer:
Hi there my dear,

I am sorry to get to know that your baby was born with black toenails. Can you please send a picture of the toenails of your baby, so I can assist you better?

Generally speaking, baby born with black toenails (abnormal color) might be related to:
- hypoxia during delivery, especially if you had a difficult labor or it lasted longer than usually
- congenital defect
- trauma your baby had during delivery (if any)
- if your baby was born preterm, that will also affect the color of his toenails
- drugs that you might have been used during the first and second trimester
- many other skin problems are also associated with black toenails in newborn babies. The photo would give a hand in giving final conclusions.

Looking forward to have the requested photos in!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 7309 Questions

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What Causes Black Toe Nails Of An Infant?

Brief Answer: Kindly upload the photos of your baby's toenails.. Detailed Answer: Hi there my dear, I am sorry to get to know that your baby was born with black toenails. Can you please send a picture of the toenails of your baby, so I can assist you better? Generally speaking, baby born with black toenails (abnormal color) might be related to: - hypoxia during delivery, especially if you had a difficult labor or it lasted longer than usually - congenital defect - trauma your baby had during delivery (if any) - if your baby was born preterm, that will also affect the color of his toenails - drugs that you might have been used during the first and second trimester - many other skin problems are also associated with black toenails in newborn babies. The photo would give a hand in giving final conclusions. Looking forward to have the requested photos in! Dr.Albana