Spotted lunulae
Medical condition
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Spotted lunulae is a distinctive change that occurs with alopecia areata.[1]: 791
| Spotted lunulae | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Spotted lunulae appears as tiny, round, crimson patches that are not eliminated by vitropressure. Its boundaries are evenly spaced and clearly defined across the lunula.
Spotted lunulae is a symptom of nail matrix inflammation linked to several illnesses, such as nail psoriasis and alopecia areata.
Signs and symptoms
Causes
Spotted lunulae is an indication of inflammation in the nail matrix linked to several illnesses, including as alopecia areata and nail psoriasis.[2][3]
Treatment
Treatment of spotted lunulae depends on the underlying disorder.[2]
Epidemiology
In one study spotted lunulae was reported to affect 6 out of 126 pediatric patients with alopecia areata.[4] In another study the prevalence of spotted lunulae was 13%.[5]
History
Spotted lunulae was first reported by Shelley in 1980.[6]