Diagnostic applications of nail clippings

Sasha Stephen; Antonella Tosti; Adam I. Rubin

doi:10.1016/j.det.2014.12.011

Diagnostic applications of nail clippings

Sasha Stephen, Antonella Tosti, Adam I. Rubin

Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

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Abstract

"Nail clipping is a simple technique for diagnosis of several nail unit dermatoses. This article summarizes the practical approach, utility, and histologic findings of a nail clipping in evaluation of onychomycosis, nail unit psoriasis, onychomatricoma, subungual hematoma, 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.".

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	289-301
Number of pages	13
Journal	Dermatologic Clinics
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2014.12.011
State	Published - Apr 1 2015

Keywords

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

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Dermatology

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