Abstract
Green nail syndrome is a nail disorder mostly seen in the elderly and those frequently exposed to water. Gel nail polish has become a very popular alternative to regular nail polish received during manicures. This popularity has allowed potential adverse effects to surface. We present a unique case of green nail syndrome in a healthy 50 year old healthy female after the removal of gel nail polish after a few weeks. The case raises awareness to potential complications and further consequences of gel manicures.
Highlights
Gel manicures have become widely popular in recent years
While no bacterial culture was performed on this patient, the difficulty of noninvasively culturing a nail plate must be taken into consideration
While manicures with gel polish are marketed as longer lasting than regular nail polish, this benefit may jeopardize the health of the nail
Summary
Gel manicures have become widely popular in recent years. with the growing popularity comes the unveiling of unwanted complications. We report a case of green nail syndrome in a healthy patient after removal of gel nail polish. Geizhals et al found that dermoscopic and clinical evaluation along with green discoloration of multiple nails is sufficient for a Pseudomonas infection diagnosis [2]. The diagnosis of green nail syndrome by a Pseudomonas infection was made on the basis of Geizhals et al’s study results: findings of multiple green discolored nails, onycholysis, and faded borders seen via dermatoscope [2]. The patient had noticed areas of green discoloration on multiple bilateral nails after removal of light brown gel nail polish several months prior. She had denied improvement or worsening of her fingernails since
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