Coexistence of Psoriasis and Alopecia Areata with Trachyonychia in a Pediatric Patient with Turner Syndrome

    October 2014 in “ Archivos argentinos de pediatría ”
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    TLDR A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
    The document described a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome who also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia. Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder involving abnormalities of the X chromosome and is often associated with various autoimmune and skin diseases. Trachyonychia, characterized by an irregular opaque appearance on the nail plate, can occur idiopathically or alongside other dermatological conditions. The case aimed to highlight the potential relationship between these coexisting diseases.
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