Trachyonychia

Trachyonychia

What is Trachyonychia?   Trachyonychia refers to rough nails, and there are two clinical variants.  Opaque trachyonychia is the first type of trachyonychia.  It has a nail plate that shows longitudinal ridges; the nails are opaque, unpolished, and have a “sandpapered” appearance.  Shiny trachyonychia is the name of the second type. A nail plate with […]

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