Onychoptosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Alopecia unguium

Onychoptosis is the casting off or periodic shedding of the nail.

• Alopecia areata

This condition may follow certain diseases such as syphilis, or can result from fever, trauma, systemic upsets or adverse reaction to drugs.

• Adverse drug reaction
• Fever
• Syphilis
• Systemic upsets
• Trauma