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Onychomadesis is a periodic idiopathic spill on the nail starting at the proximal end, probably due to temporary capture of the nail matrix function. One of the causes in children is hand and mouth disease. It usually goes away without complications.
Onychomadesis can also occur if the nail is damaged or suffers from loss of blood supply, that is because of bruises. The nailbed turns black, and the fingernails fall shortly after. It takes about 6 to 12 months to grow back.
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See also
- Hypertrichosis is patterned
- List of skin conditions
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References
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Further reading
- James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Skin Disease: Clinical Dermatology. (Issue 10). Saunders. ISBNÃ, 0-7216-2921-0.
- Freedberg, et al. (2003). Dermatology Fitzpatrick in General Medicine. (Issue 6). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-138076-0.
- Bernier et al. Catching a nail matrix in the course of hand, foot and mouth disease. European Journal of Pediatrics. 2001-11-01. http://www.springerlink.com/content/724986cp5hudgupd/
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