AI Article Synopsis
- Trachyonychia is a nail disorder characterized by rough, ridged nails (opaque trachyonychia) or shiny nails with pits (shiny trachyonychia).
- The term literally means "rough nails" and highlights the nail texture changes observed in affected individuals.
- The article provides a detailed review of the clinical features, histological findings, and treatment options for trachyonychia, along with the authors' recommended evaluation and management approaches.
Article Abstract
Trachyonychia is a disorder of the nail unit that most commonly presents with rough, longitudinally ridged nails (opaque trachyonychia) or less frequently, uniform, opalescent nails with pits (shiny trachyonychia). The term trachyonychia refers to 'rough nails.' This article comprehensively reviews the clinical, histologic, and therapeutic aspects of trachyonychia. The authors' preferred evaluation and management strategies of trachyonychia are included.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5264356 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000449063 | DOI Listing |
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