Dermoscopy and Onychomycosis: guided nail abrasion for mycological samples.

نویسندگان

  • Diego Leonardo Bet
  • Ana Lucia dos Reis
  • Nilton Di Chiacchio
  • Walter Belda Junior
چکیده

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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Anais brasileiros de dermatologia

دوره 90 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015