| Literature DB >> 28232917 |
Jessica S Haber1, Manasmon Chairatchaneeboon2, Adam I Rubin3.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Evaluation; Histology; Therapy; Trachyonychia; Treatment
Year: 2016 PMID: 28232917 PMCID: PMC5264356 DOI: 10.1159/000449063
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skin Appendage Disord ISSN: 2296-9160