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What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Nails Post Chemotherapy?
about a year ago i had to go thru chemo. one of the drugs (bleomycin) turned all my fingernails a dark purple (which is a normal side effect). Over time, they grew out and went back to normal color. Now, my thumbnail has purple streaks in it. Is that a reason for concern?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Hi.
As per your case history you are having drug induced nail changes.
My treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Take a folic acid plus b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Other treatment options are topical steroid and oral multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history you are having drug induced nail changes.
My treatment advice is -
1. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
2. Take a folic acid plus b12 supplement once daily for 3 months.
3. Other treatment options are topical steroid and oral multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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