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Trachyonychia is characterised by brittle nails that show diffuse longitudinal ridging and can be accompanied by pitting, loss of lustre, or a roughened nail plate. Trachyonychia, also known as ‘rough nails’ or ‘sandpaper nails’, can involve any number of nails.
14 Οκτ 2022 · It often coexists with onychorrhexis, which is longitudinal splits in the nail plate; collectively, they are referred to as brittle nail syndrome. Onychoschizia usually appears on the thumbs and big toes of the pediatric population during the early years of life.
Symptoms of nail disorders depend on the specific source of the problem. Some common symptoms include: Inflammation under and around the nails; Changes in nail color; Brittle nails; Bumpy or grooved nails; Split nails; Thin nails; Nails that look different can be upsetting to children and teens.
10 Φεβ 2021 · Introduction. Abnormal-appearing nails in children cause fear and anxiety among parents and physicians. Many pediatric nail findings are normal variants and are no cause for alarm. Others represent congenital abnormalities or genetic syndromes for which there is no cure.
Introduction. The occurrence of nail diseases in infants and children is uncommon. Ethnic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors influence their incidence. Most publications regarding nail diseases refer to single cases of rare inherited disorders. Only a few papers have described pediatric nail alterations, especially in newborns [1].
22 Ιαν 2014 · Introduction. Although pediatric nail disorders are a limited part of a general pediatric practice, it is important for practitioners to be able to recognize and treat common nail pathology and determine when referral to a dermatologist is indicated.
The clinical findings range from the complete loss of nails (anonychia), eg in some cases of congenital ectodermal dysplasia, to thickened and discoloured nails seen in pachyonychia congenita. Congenital nail disorders are very rare and are not considered further on this website.
