Dermoscopy and Onychomycosis: guided nail abrasion for mycological samples
An. bras. dermatol
;
90(6): 904-906, Nov.-Dec. 2015. graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-769516
ABSTRACT
Abstract Mycological examination is still the cornerstone for the diagnosis of onychomycosis for many dermatologists, but sampling technique interferes on its sensitivity and specificity. Nail abrasion may be used to reach the most proximal part of the lesion and can be easily accomplished with an electric abrasor. We suggest nail plate dermoscopy to identify the best location for localized abrasion to obtain adequate samples for mycological examination.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Onychomycosis
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Dermoscopy
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Foot Dermatoses
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Nails
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal de São Paulo/BR
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