| Literature DB >> 19503985 |
José Fillus Neto1, Ana Maria Tchornobay.
Abstract
Onycodystrophies are common problems in dermatologic practice. About 50% of dystrophic nails have a fungal cause, so it is very important to establish a correct diagnosis before treatment. In this article we relate the usefulness of an easydoing exam, free from pain, cheap and sensible. This exam is the histopathology of the nail keratin or nail clipping.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19503985 DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962009000200010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: An Bras Dermatol ISSN: 0365-0596 Impact factor: 1.896