Onychomycosis is the most prevalent onychopathy and it requires a correct early diagnosis. Currently, the diagnostic gold standard is the association of direct mycological test with culture; however, it shows variable sensitivity. The histopathological examination of the distal nail plate, called clipping, has shown to be an adjuvant in diagnosing onychomycosis. This is an easy-to-perform, relatively cheap examination that is little dependent of the examiner, rapidly provides results, has high sensitivity, and for patients it is painless and harmless.
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Bertanha, L., & Di Chiacchio, N. (2016). Nail clipping in onychomycosis. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 91(5), 688–690. https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164968
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