Inflammatory nail conditions. Part 2: nail changes in lichen planus and alopecia areata

P D Yesudian; D A R de Berker

doi:10.1111/ced.14352

Inflammatory nail conditions. Part 2: nail changes in lichen planus and alopecia areata

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021 Jan;46(1):16-20. doi: 10.1111/ced.14352. Epub 2020 Aug 16.

Authors

P D Yesudian¹, D A R de Berker²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, UK.
² Department of Dermatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.

PMID: 32799372
DOI: 10.1111/ced.14352

Abstract

Nail changes are frequently seen in patients with cutaneous lichen planus and alopecia areata. This manuscript provides an updated overview on the clinical features, management and prognosis of both conditions. Searches of electronic databases PubMed and EMBASE were conducted and eligible articles were accessed. Practical management principles relevant to these two conditions are also included.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Administration, Intravesical
Administration, Topical
Alopecia Areata / complications*
Humans
Lichen Planus / complications*
Nail Diseases / drug therapy
Nail Diseases / etiology*
Nails / pathology*
Prognosis
Steroids / administration & dosage

Substances

Steroids