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?
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.
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What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Nails Post Chemotherapy?
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.