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Blackish gumline (supporting the tooth).
Hello lovely ladies I had my 3rd AC chemo today. Yesterday, I noticed my gumline (lower jaw mouth) has turned blackish. Similar to what I have seen where some ladies may have their nail beds turning ...
Hi @GinGin ,
I googled (knowing we’re not supposed to) but found this article which discusses a case of ‘hyperpigmentation’ of the tongue as an unusual and temporary side effect, and mentions it in relation to ‘oral hyperpigmentation’ due to increased melanin production.
I googled (knowing we’re not supposed to) but found this article which discusses a case of ‘hyperpigmentation’ of the tongue as an unusual and temporary side effect, and mentions it in relation to ‘oral hyperpigmentation’ due to increased melanin production.
Could be related - maybe you can show it to your oncologist or dentist.
‘Oral hyperpigmentation is an infrequent phenomenon reported in the literature as a side effect that may be seen with the administration of certain chemotherapy agents such as doxorubicin.’
the article is here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666621922000114
Big hugs from Helen
‘Oral hyperpigmentation is an infrequent phenomenon reported in the literature as a side effect that may be seen with the administration of certain chemotherapy agents such as doxorubicin.’
the article is here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666621922000114
Big hugs from Helen