Nail changes in alopecia areata: incidence and pattern.
One hundred consecutive patients with alopecia areata were examined for presence of nail abnormalities. Nail changes were seen in 44/100 (44%) of patients with most frequent occurrence in multifocal variety (30/44=68%). The commonest abnormality observed was superficial pits seen in 28 (64%) patients. Presence and severity of nail changes may indicate a more severe and recalcitrant disease.
Gandhi
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Dept. of Dermatology & STD, GTB Hospital, Delhi.
Baruah
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Bhattacharaya
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