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Review
. 1984 Feb;10(2 Pt 1):250-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(84)70032-6.

Nail changes secondary to systemic drugs or ingestants

C R Daniel 3rd, R K Scher
Review

Nail changes secondary to systemic drugs or ingestants

C R Daniel 3rd et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1984 Feb.

Abstract

Systemic drugs often affect the nails. These changes range from mild pigmentation abnormalities to nail shedding and matrix scarring. The purpose of this article is to provide a handy reference for the physician who is confronted with nail disorders that may be due to systemic drugs or ingestants.

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