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Contact dermoscopy showed translucent areas with sparse pigment and denser areas with a fine branching pattern. Radiographs of the hands revealed osteoarthritis that was most prominent at the distal interphalangeal joints.įigure 2. Histopathology on repeat nail clippings showed parakeratosis and serum, which was most consistent with her known history of irritant hand dermatitis. When questioned, the patient reported use of “zelyonka,” a brilliant green solution, to self-treat the nails.

Contact dermoscopy using ultrasound gel revealed translucent areas with sparse pigment, though denser areas had a fine branching pattern (Figure 2). Blue-green staining was incidentally noted on the right second and third fingernails and nail folds (Figure 1). Physical examination revealed onychorrhexis of all fingernails as well as onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis of the right fourth fingernail. A prior nail plate clipping with histopathologic examination was negative for fungal elements. Her dermatologic history was notable for irritant hand dermatitis. 1986 115:41-44Ī 92-year-old Eastern European woman presented to our nail clinic with a history of onychodystrophy and arthralgia of the digits of several months’ duration. Inhibition of wound healing by antiseptics. Gentian violet: a 19th century drug re-emerges in the 21st century. Effectiveness of gentian violet and similar products commonly used to treat pyodermas. Primary onychomycosis with granulomatous Tinea faciei.

Tchernev G, Cardoso JC, Ali MM, et al.

Cutaneous manifestations of the fungi causing dermatophytosis and onychomycosis and their treatment. Activity of gentian violet and brilliant green against some microorganisms associated with skin infections.

Bakker P, Doorne H, Gooskens V, et al.

Flavine and brilliant green, powerful antiseptics with low toxicity to the tissues: their use in the treatment of infected wounds.

Browning CH, Gulbransen R, Kennaway EL, et al.

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