What is onychomadesis?

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Asked 10/25/2011 10:56:51 AM

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Onychomadesis is the total loss of the nail starting from proximal end of the nail, without discomfort or swelling, following temporary nail matrix arrest.

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Onychomadesis is possibly caused by the temporary arrest of the function of the nail matrix.

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