Dermoscopy and Onychomycosis: guided nail abrasion for mycological samples

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Diego Leonardo Bet¹  Ana Lucia Dos Reis¹  Nilton Di Chiacchio¹  Walter Belda Junior¹ 

关键词: Dermoscopy;    Mycology;    Nail diseases;    Onychomycosis;   

DOI  :  10.1590/abd1806-4841.20154615

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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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