45 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 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.
This study identified skin pallor, xerosis, and various hair, nail, and oral manifestations as common in children with CKD compared to healthy controls.
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April 2024 in “Health Science Reports” This study found that young patients with severe AA are more prone to nail abnormalities such as pitting and leukonychia, with koilonychia and red spots lunula in more severe cases.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study identifies various nail changes in alopecia areata, which can affect quality of life, and suggests that while spontaneous improvement is possible, further research is needed to refine treatment strategies.
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August 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that nail abnormalities, particularly longitudinal ridging, were more frequent in vitiligo patients (78%) compared to healthy controls (55%).