Alopecia areata has female predominance, more severe types common in boys

Nail involvement, often reported with AA, was evident in 39% of patients who completed the questionnaire online and in 44% on physical exam. This agreed with the 26%-40% involvement reported in the literature.

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SOURCE: Wohlmuth-Wieser I et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Jan 15. doi: 10.1111/pde.13387.