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Alopecia Areata and Habit Tic Deformities
Marina Isabel Horne1, Joyce B Utzig2, Evan A Rieder3
1Private Office, Salvador, Brazil.
Skin Appendage Disorders
|November 10, 2018
Summary
Alopecia areata (AA) commonly affects nails, often causing pitting. This study highlights two rare cases linking habit tic nail deformities with alopecia areata, expanding understanding of nail abnormalities in AA patients.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Trichology
- Nail Diseases
Background:
- Nail involvement is frequent in alopecia areata (AA), affecting up to 66% of patients.
- Nail pitting is the most common manifestation of nail abnormalities in AA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two unusual cases of the co-occurrence of habit tic nail deformities and alopecia areata.
- To increase awareness of less common nail manifestations associated with AA.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical observation and diagnosis of alopecia areata and habit tic nail deformities.
Main Results:
- Two patients presented with both alopecia areata and habit tic nail deformities.
- The association between these two conditions was noted as unusual.
Conclusions:
- Habit tic nail deformities can occur alongside alopecia areata.
- Further investigation into the relationship between behavioral nail issues and AA may be warranted.
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