Synonym(s)
Photoonycholysis; Tetracyclonycholysis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Partial or complete phototoxic induced partial or total detachment of one or more nails after ingestion of tetracyclines, griseofulvin and others (dimethyl-chloro-tetracycline), also after ingestion of methoxsalen
Frequently, a yellow-brown discoloration of the nail plates occurs at the same time (see chromonychia below).
Clinical overview of onycholysis see there.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Stop triggering medication or phototherapy.
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Chromonychia; Drug-induced nail changes; Paclitaxel; Photoonycholysis; Protoporphyria erythropoetica;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
