Twenty-Nail Dystrophy of Alopecia Areata
May 1980
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This case study discusses a patient with persistent 20-nail dystrophy following alopecia areata, suggesting that "20-nail dystrophy" describes a condition with multiple potential causes.
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The document described a patient who experienced dystrophy of all 20 nails, which persisted for five years following the resolution of alopecia areata. The authors suggested that the term "20-nail dystrophy" should be used to describe a clinical condition that can have multiple causes.