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    GlossaryOnychomadesis (nail shedding)

    shedding or detachment of a nail from its bed

    Onychomadesis is the medical term for the shedding or detachment of a nail from its nail bed, often starting at the base of the nail. This condition can be caused by various factors, including trauma, infections, systemic illnesses, or severe stress to the body.

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      March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.
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      January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
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      7 citations, December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.

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