Green Nail Syndrome Treated with the Application of Tobramycin Eye Drop
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 514-516, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-124792
ABSTRACT
Green nail syndrome (chromonychia) is a nail disorder characterized by onycholysis and green-black discoloration of the nail bed. This condition is often associated with chronic paronychia. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most commonly identified organism in cultures from the affected area. Despite the various treatment options available, removal of the nail is still necessary in many cases. A 35-year-old man presented with dark-greenish discoloration of the nail plate and onycholysis on the left thumbnail. He had been treated with oral antifungal and antibiotic agents for several months; however, the lesion showed no improvement. The diagnosis of green nail syndrome was established after a positive bacterial culture, and on the basis of the antibiotic sensitivity test result, tobramycin eye drop (Tobrex(R)) was then prescribed. Three weeks later, the nail discoloration almost vanished but the onycholysis remained. Herein, we recommend the application of tobramycin eye drop as an easy and safe treatment option for green nail syndrome.
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Main subject:
Paronychia
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Tobramycin
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Diagnosis
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Onycholysis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Dermatology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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