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August 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New tools help assess eyebrow, eyelash, and nail changes in Alopecia Areata, improving understanding of patient experiences.
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January 2018 Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.