Nail Changes in Alopecia Areata: An Update and Review

    January 2018 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Khatiya Chelidze, Shari R. Lipner
    Studysummary This review explores nail changes associated with alopecia areata, noting their prevalence and impact on appearance and function, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors call for larger controlled trials.
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