Green nail syndromeL03.01
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Green or blue-green discoloration of the nail matrix of one or more nails due to infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Frequent work in humid environments, microtraumas. Secondary infections in chronic bacterial or yeast induced paronychia.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Consistent avoidance of damp work.
Prevent the formation of a damp environment, e.g. by wearing cotton gloves in addition to or underneath the protective gloves.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Antiseptic hand baths (e.g. with octenidine), if necessary also reduction/removal of diseased nail material if not sufficiently effective.
Topical therapy with nadifloxacin is also possible.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Ciprofloxacin is used for systemic antibiosis of Pseudomonas infection of the nails.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
Maes M et al (2002) Green nail syndrome or chloronychia. Rev Med couch 57: 233-235