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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Melanonychia
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Melanonychia
by fenrus, Jun 07, 2001 12:00AM
Thank you answering my previous question.
I have but one more, can Melanonychia be cured? Basically, I have one nail with two vertical bands running down that are graphite in colour with another nail on my other hand beginning to develop a dark line of its own.
I'm just wondering from a cosmetic point of view, can this be reversed? What what the usual treatments consist of?
Thanks.
I have but one more, can Melanonychia be cured? Basically, I have one nail with two vertical bands running down that are graphite in colour with another nail on my other hand beginning to develop a dark line of its own.
I'm just wondering from a cosmetic point of view, can this be reversed? What what the usual treatments consist of?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 07, 2001 12:00AM
, Jun 07, 2001 12:00AM
No treatmenst work that I know of. All one can do is camouflage it (i.e. nail polish), though few do this.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
For disciolored nails homeopaths usually prescribe Graphites 12X, Nitric Acid 12x, 4 pellets a day up to 2 months.
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