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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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      37 citations , March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”
      Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.

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