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    Glossary Pitting

    small depressions on nails linked to psoriasis or alopecia

    Pitting refers to small depressions or indentations that can appear on the surface of the nails, often resembling the texture of a thimble. This condition is commonly associated with psoriasis or alopecia areata, where the nail matrix is affected, leading to these characteristic marks.

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