Onychoptosis defluvium explained

Synonyms:	Alopecia unguium

Onychoptosis defluvium, also known as alopecia unguium, is casting off the nail seen in association with alopecia areata.^[1]

See also

• Nail Anatomy

Further reading

• Trüeb . Ralph M. . Dias . Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni . Alopecia Areata: a Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management . Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology . 54 . 1 . 2018 . 1080-0549 . 10.1007/s12016-017-8620-9 . 68–87 . none.

Notes and References

1. Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. .