Dermoscopy and Onychomycosis: guided nail abrasion for mycological samples
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...
| Published in: | Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2015-12-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962015000600904&tlng=en |