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Suggest Treatment For Loose Fingernails And Toenails With Clear Discharge When Undergoing Chemotherapy?

I am presently on chemo - taxol weekly and have had some nail discoloration which is a side effect. But now I have several fingernails and toenails that are loose and oozing a clear liquid Is there anything I can do to help. I am at risk for infections so I want to help prevent that if possible
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nail infections and nail peeling off is expected complication with the chemo u r receiving. apply t bact ointment and get daily dressing. if symptos are intolerable, it is better to delay the chemo, till ur symptoms subside.
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Fingernails And Toenails With Clear Discharge When Undergoing Chemotherapy?

nail infections and nail peeling off is expected complication with the chemo u r receiving. apply t bact ointment and get daily dressing. if symptos are intolerable, it is better to delay the chemo, till ur symptoms subside.