Koilonychia
Koilonychia is also called “spoon nails.” Your nails elevate at the ends to look like they were scooped out. The primary causes of spoon nails include:
- Nutrient deficiencies [5]
- Trauma to your nails
During chemotherapy, certain chemical reactions take place in your body. These reactions eventually lead to secondary nail infections:
Infections in your mail bed can be caused by:
- Cracks in your nails
- Nails that break off
Infections usually manifest itself as bruising, swelling, and discharge coming out from your mail bed.
Nail Fungus
Nail fungus occurs during therapy due to the thickness and infection of nails. It can be treated with antifungal medications. [6]