Trachyonychia: Review and Update on Clinical Aspects, Histology, and Therapy | Zendy

Jessica S. Haber | Zendy; Manasmon Chairatchaneeboon | Zendy; Adam I. Rubin | Zendy

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Trachyonychia: Review and Update on Clinical Aspects, Histology, and Therapy

Author(s) -

Jessica S. Haber,

Manasmon Chairatchaneeboon,

Adam I. Rubin

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

skin appendage disorders

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.773

H-Index - 13

eISSN - 2296-9195

pISSN - 2296-9160

DOI - 10.1159/000449063

Subject(s) - nail (fastener) , medicine , dermatology , medical physics , materials science , metallurgy

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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