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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Fingernails discolored under nail
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Fingernails discolored under nail
by Duchess47, May 13, 2007 12:00AM
I have a problem that I have never had before and am wondering if it could be related to my Graves Disease. All of my fingernails are discolored underneath the nail, and look like they are scratched on the surface of the nail. I am hyperthyroid at the moment and am only taking Lipitor nothing else. Is this something related or something new?
Thank you
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 14, 2007 12:00AM
, May 14, 2007 12:00AM
hyperthyroidism can cause nail changes -- may be time to treat the hyperthyroidism.
a dermatologist may be helpful in determining other, non-thyroid, possible causes.
a dermatologist may be helpful in determining other, non-thyroid, possible causes.
Member Comments (2)
by Duchess47, May 18, 2007 12:00AM
To: Splinter hemmorhages
I found out the nail discoloration is from splinter hemmorhages. Any comment on the possible cause?
by Elloree, Aug 14, 2008 07:31PM
A related discussion, discolored fingernails with raised area near nailbed was started.
