Diagnostic Applications of Nail Clippings

作者：Stephen Sasha; Tosti Antonella^*; Rubin Adam I

来源：Dermatologic Clinics, 2015, 33(2): 289-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.det.2014.12.011

• Nail clipping
• Nail pathology
• Onychomycosis
• Melanonychia
• Onychomatricoma
• Subungual hematoma
• Nail psoriasis
• Nail cosmetics

Nail clipping is a simple technique for diagnosis of several nail unit dernnatoses. This article summarizes the practical approach, utility, and histologic findings of a nail clipping in evaluation of onychomycosis, nail unit psoriasis, onychomatricoma, subungual hematonna, melanonychia, and nail cosmetics, and the forensic applications of this easily obtained specimen. It reviews important considerations in optimizing specimen collection, processing methods, and efficacy of special stains in several clinical contexts. Readers will develop a greater understanding and ease of application of this indispensable procedure in assessing nail unit dermatoses.

• 出版日期2015-4