title: Nail changes secondary to systemic drugs or ingestants.
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.
mesh_terms: D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000962:Antimalarials / Q000009:adverse effects; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000962:Antimalarials; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid