Green Nail Syndrome Quiz
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
This is an infection of the nails which leads to greenish discoloration. This is caused by a bacteria which thrives in wet environments.
Nails turned green
Change in nail color
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose green nail syndrome
Did your nails become green?
Has your nail color changed?
It is important to keep the nail dry and cut off any detached nail. Antibiotic creams and tablets may also be given to treat the infection.
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References
Matsuura H, Senoo A, Saito M, Hamanaka Y. Green nail syndrome. QJM. 2017 Sep 1;110(9):609. doi: 10.1093/qjmed/hcx114. PMID: 28911027.
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/110/9/609/3867163
Ohn J, Yu DA, Park H, Cho S, Mun JH. Green nail syndrome: Analysis of the association with onychomycosis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Sep;83(3):940-942. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.040. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 32004651.
https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(20)30124-9/fulltext
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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