Clinical Study

Acquired Melanonychia in Chilean Patients with Essential Thrombocythemia Treated with Hydroxyurea: A Report of 7 Clinical Cases and Review of the Literature

Table 1

Clinical features of nail pigmentation.

AgeSexMean dose/dayTime using hydroxyureaNumber of nails affected hands (feet)Skin hyperpigmentation

78M1500 mg2 years3 (0)No
84M2500 mg5 years10 (10)Yes
63M500 mg6 years2 (0)No
59M1000 mg3 years5 (2)No
81M500 mg4 years10 (10)No
64F1500 mg5 years8 (4)No
73F2000 mg7 years6 (10)Yes