Ann Dermatol.  2012 May;24(2):238-239.

Nail Change after Chemotherapy: Simultaneous Development of Beau's Lines and Mees' Lines

• Kim IS
• Lee JW
• Park KY
• Li K
• Seo SJ
• Hong CK

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Nails

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Both thumbnails showed multiple transverse bands of white discoloration and depressions of the nail plates, which are alternate layers of Mees' lines and Beau's lines.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Both toenails also showed multiple transverse bands, which are alternate layers of Mees' lines and Beau's lines. Both Mees' lines and Beau's lines were more prominent on the toenail plates. (B) After 4 months, he discontinued the chemotherapy and his toenails show a transverse depression that migrates distally as the nail grows.

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