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My Finger Nails Appear To Be Turning Dark. I Had

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Posted on Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Question: My finger nails appear to be turning dark. I had surgery for pancreatic cancer and now I am a diabetic. I Also use a hair darkening shampoo. Please advise.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Nail staining which could be due to your underlying medical conditions or it could be due to fungal infection. I request you to kindly upload a few images in " reports section " so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope to assist you further once I get the images.
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My Finger Nails Appear To Be Turning Dark. I Had

Brief Answer: Kindly upload images Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Nail staining which could be due to your underlying medical conditions or it could be due to fungal infection. I request you to kindly upload a few images in " reports section " so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly. Hope to assist you further once I get the images.