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Newborn with one purple toe, should i be concerned?
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Yes: I am concerned with things on my or my children's bodies that are not right. A purple toe is not right. This is likely a vascular problem. First check closely for any hair that may be strangulating the toe. If it is there remove the hair. If no hair is this toe colder than the others? Is it warmer? Take your findings to your pediatrician and haven him/her find the cause.
Answered 3/17/2014
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Yes maybe: If extremely purple, definitely let pediatrician see the toe. This could be a bruise or it could be a problem with circulation or blood flow to the toe.
Answered 9/13/2013
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