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    Dermoscopy Assessment of Nail Alterations in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata

    January 2026 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”
    Sara Galal, Radwa Tiranly, Doaa Abd El-Maleek Hassan Pessar, Hala Elsadek
    Studysummary This study observed that 78.3% of patients with alopecia areata exhibited nail changes detectable by dermoscopy, notably nail pitting, in contrast to 14.2% of healthy controls, with these changes significantly associated with disease severity, age, and duration.
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