Trivia: Alopecia Areata

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Trivia: Alopecia Areata

Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?

A. Pitting and ridging

B. Angel wing deformity

C. Nail fold telangiectases

Answer on page 2

Which finding is common among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails?

A. Pitting and ridging

B. Angel wing deformity

C. Nail fold telangiectases

Answer: A. Pitting and ridging

The most common findings among patients with alopecia areata affecting the nails are pitting and ridging. Alopecia areata of the nails can also cause koilonychia, trachyonychia, Beau lines, onychorrhexis, onychomadesis, onycholysis, and red spots on the lunula.

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