Nail hyperpigmentation secondary to therapy with doxorubicin.
Hyperpigmentation of the fingernails can occur during therapy with doxorubicin (Adriamycin). Two patterns are common: diffuse, and transversely banded. The pigment is believed to be melanin, and both patterns disappeared with discontinuation of therapy and subsequent nail growth.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
D004317:Doxorubicin