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''Onychodystrophy'' is a deformation of the nails that can result from cancer chemotherapy which includes [[bleomycin]], [[hydroxyurea]], or [[5-fluorouracil]]. It can include discoloration of the nail, or [[dyschromia]]. | ''Onychodystrophy'' is a deformation of the nails that can result from cancer chemotherapy which includes [[bleomycin]], [[hydroxyurea]], or [[5-fluorouracil]]. It can include discoloration of the nail, or [[dyschromia]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Causes in Alphabetical Order=== | |||
*[[Eczema]] | |||
*[[Fungal infection]] | |||
*[[Psoriasis]] | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
== Diagnosis | |||
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image:Hydroxyurea nails.jpg|[[Hydroxyurea]] Nails; Nail changes associated with Hydroxyurea therapy in a patient with essential thrombocythemia | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Onychodystrophy is a deformation of the nails that can result from cancer chemotherapy which includes bleomycin, hydroxyurea, or 5-fluorouracil. It can include discoloration of the nail, or dyschromia.
Causes
Causes in Alphabetical Order
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
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Hydroxyurea Nails; Nail changes associated with Hydroxyurea therapy in a patient with essential thrombocythemia