Spotted lunulae
| Spotted lunulae | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Spotted lunulae is a distinctive change that occurs with alopecia areata.[1]: 791
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
Spotted lunulae appears as tiny, round, reddish patches that are resistant to vitropressure. Its boundaries are evenly spaced out over the lunula and clearly defined.[2]
Causes
Spotted lunulae is an indication of
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]