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Table 3 Criteria for assessing chemotherapy-induced nail ridging

From: The effect and mechanism of YH0618 granule on chemotherapy- induced hair loss in patients with breast cancer: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial

Grade 1

Asymptomatic; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated

Grade 2

Distortion of nail shape; associated psychosocial impact

  1. Definition of nail ridging: a disorder characterized by vertical or horizontal ridges on the nails