BACKGROUND: Psoriatic nail changes predispose to onychomycosis because it becomes easier for fungi to penetrate an already compromised nail plate. Moreover, some of the psoriatic nail changes closely resemble onychomycosis. AIM: To investigate cases of nail psoriasis for any evidence of onychomycosis. METHODS: Seventy-two patients with psoriasis were included in the study. The patients were selected from the psoriasis clinic and dermatology in-patient ward. Direct microscopic examination with 20% KOH and culture were carried out in all patients showing psoriatic nail changes. Histopathological examination with Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain was done in cases negative by KOH examination and culture. RESULTS: Nail changes were seen in 66.66% (48/72) of psoriasis patients. The most common fingernail changes observed were pitting, onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis, and the most common toenail changes were onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis. Nail changes were significantly more common in males. The duration of skin lesions of psoriasis and Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores were significantly higher in patients with nail changes. Out of 48 patients with psoriatic nail change, 23 (47.91%) had investigative evidence of onychomycosis. The fungal isolates on culture were non-dermatophytic molds in nine patients (18.75%) and yeast like fungi also in nine patients (18.75%). CONCLUSION: Coexistent onychomycosis in psoriatic nails does occur.
BACKGROUND: Psoriatic nail changes predispose to onychomycosis because it becomes easier for fungi to penetrate an already compromised nail plate. Moreover, some of the psoriatic nail changes closely resemble onychomycosis. AIM: To investigate cases of nail psoriasis for any evidence of onychomycosis. METHODS: Seventy-two patients with psoriasis were included in the study. The patients were selected from the psoriasis clinic and dermatology in-patient ward. Direct microscopic examination with 20% KOH and culture were carried out in all patients showing psoriatic nail changes. Histopathological examination with Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain was done in cases negative by KOH examination and culture. RESULTS: Nail changes were seen in 66.66% (48/72) of psoriasispatients. The most common fingernail changes observed were pitting, onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis, and the most common toenail changes were onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis. Nail changes were significantly more common in males. The duration of skin lesions of psoriasis and Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores were significantly higher in patients with nail changes. Out of 48 patients with psoriatic nail change, 23 (47.91%) had investigative evidence of onychomycosis. The fungal isolates on culture were non-dermatophytic molds in nine patients (18.75%) and yeast like fungi also in nine patients (18.75%). CONCLUSION: Coexistent onychomycosis in psoriatic nails does occur.
Authors: Karen Regina Rosso Schons; André Avelino Costa Beber; Maristela de Oliveira Beck; Odirlei André Monticielo Journal: An Bras Dermatol Date: 2015-06-01 Impact factor: 1.896
Authors: Elena Mihaela Marina; Carolina Botar-Jid; Sorana Daniela Bolboaca; Iulia Ioana Roman; Corina Simona Senila; Carmen Mihaela Mihu; Dumitru Alexandru Tataru Journal: Clujul Med Date: 2017-01-15
Authors: Karen Regina Rosso Schons; Cristiane Faccin Knob; Nádia Murussi; André Avelino Costa Beber; Walter Neumaier; Odirlei André Monticielo Journal: An Bras Dermatol Date: 2014 Mar-Apr Impact factor: 1.896