Trachyonychia is an inflammatory nail disorder characterized by a rough and brittle nail surface. It typically arises as a primary condition with no known cause. However, it can also occur secondary to dermatological disorders, including alopecia areata, psoriasis, lichen planus, ichthyosis vulgaris, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis. Although the literature has primarily documented cases in adults, it frequently occurs in children as well. We present the case of a 4-year-old girl who refered to us with dystrophy of all her fingernails and toenails. In cases where a biopsy is impractical, such as in children, our goal is to review dermoscopic findings that can help identify the disorder’s etiology.
Katakam,B. K. , Prashanthi,V. , Narsimha Rao Netha,G. and Sudharani,S. (2025). Onychoscopy as a diagnostic tool for trachyonychia in a4-year-old child. Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 28(4), 310-314. doi: 10.22034/ijd.2025.495249.1953
MLA
Katakam,B. K. , , Prashanthi,V. , , Narsimha Rao Netha,G. , and Sudharani,S. . "Onychoscopy as a diagnostic tool for trachyonychia in a4-year-old child", Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 28, 4, 2025, 310-314. doi: 10.22034/ijd.2025.495249.1953
HARVARD
Katakam B. K., Prashanthi V., Narsimha Rao Netha G., Sudharani S. (2025). 'Onychoscopy as a diagnostic tool for trachyonychia in a4-year-old child', Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 28(4), pp. 310-314. doi: 10.22034/ijd.2025.495249.1953
CHICAGO
B. K. Katakam, V. Prashanthi, G. Narsimha Rao Netha and S. Sudharani, "Onychoscopy as a diagnostic tool for trachyonychia in a4-year-old child," Iranian Journal of Dermatology, 28 4 (2025): 310-314, doi: 10.22034/ijd.2025.495249.1953
VANCOUVER
Katakam B. K., Prashanthi V., Narsimha Rao Netha G., Sudharani S. Onychoscopy as a diagnostic tool for trachyonychia in a4-year-old child. Iran J Dermatol, 2025; 28(4): 310-314. doi: 10.22034/ijd.2025.495249.1953
