Alopecia Universalis, Onychodystrophy, and Total Vitiligo
August 1963
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
Studysummary This report describes two patients with alopecia universalis, onychodystrophy, and vitiligo, and found no underlying systemic or etiological causes through extensive investigations. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Two patients with alopecia universalis, onychodystrophy, and total vitiligo were studied. Despite extensive investigations, including endocrinologic evaluations and viral cultures, no systemic abnormalities or etiologic agents were identified. The study discusses these three conditions and considers their potential etiological interrelationships.
