title: Trachyonychia: Review and Update on Clinical Aspects, Histology, and Therapy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Jessica S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Haber
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., USA; Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Manasmon
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chairatchaneeboon
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., USA; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., USA; Section of Dermatology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
authors.forename: Adam I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Rubin
keywords: Evaluation; Histology; Therapy; Trachyonychia; Treatment