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Would Taking HCQ Be Safe For Lichen Planus Of Nails?
hi,dr my daughter is 12 years old and recently diagnosed from lichen planus of nails .my dr has recommended her HCQs but i was not shore about that medicine ,should i give it to her or not ? Secondly i would like to ask that if there is any guaranty that my daughter s nails would be completely curable with HCQs or any other medicine (safer than HCQs).Thanks
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Hi,
There are many side effects of HCQS. So, it should be avoided. Tacrolimus oint or lotion may be applied on nail plate for long time...ok
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
There are many side effects of HCQS. So, it should be avoided. Tacrolimus oint or lotion may be applied on nail plate for long time...ok
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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