Gandhi, VBaruah, M CBhattacharaya, S N2009-05-282009-05-282003-03-24Gandhi V, Baruah MC, Bhattacharaya SN. Nail changes in alopecia areata: incidence and pattern. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2003 Mar-Apr; 69(2): 114-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/51954One 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.engJournal Article