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Has anyone noticed fingernails turning under and some nails spooning?

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Toronto, ON canada

I have been diagnosed ET JAK2 and on hydroxyurea for 10 mo.
Platelets 368. Some of my fingernails are turning under a bit and spooning…..iron and hemoglobin are good.

February 24, 2024
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A myMPNteam Member

I had issues with my fingernails while on hydroxyurea -- they became discolored (blackish purple). That went away when I went off HU. I've always had fingernails that spoon, so no change there for me (either with the ET or with the HU).

February 24, 2024
A myMPNteam Member

Thnx Alyce.

February 24, 2024

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