Guide To The Conditions That Trachyonychia Can Indicate

Trachyonychia, which is also called 20-nail dystrophy, is a condition of the fingernails and toenails. It causes interference in the affected individual's nail matrix. All twenty of a patient's nails may be affected, or it may only affect a single nail. Straight, long lines that extend the length of the nail and end at variable heights are characteristic of trachyonychia. Other nail symptoms include sandpaper-like texture, lack of nail luster, brittle nature, and a rough appearance. While it is most prevalent in childhood, this condition can happen at any age. Most often, trachyonychia appears when an individual is born and progresses over time.