Nail dermoscopy was initially used only in the assessment of nail pigmentation, but now it is
widely utilized for the evaluation of many nail disorders. In daily practice, dermoscopy may …

The observation of a black-brown pigmentation of the nail is often alarming for the patient
and for the clinician, as they are aware that it can be a possible clinical manifestation of …

Background Longitudinal melanonychia might be difficult to differentiate and the use of
dermoscopy can be useful for the preoperative evaluation and management decision …

Background The current literature suggests that approximately 5% to 10% of melanonychia
striata cases in adults are the result of subungual melanoma. Objective We sought to …

Background Nail matrix nevus (NMN) is one cause of longitudinal melanonychia. The typical
dermoscopic patterns of NMNs are well established. However, little is known about how the …

Onychoscopy is the examination of the nail unit using a dermoscope. The dermoscopic
criteria for a valid diagnosis have been developed and assessed in numerous papers …

The term melanonychia describes a black-brown-gray pigmentation of the nail plate that, in
most cases, appears as a longitudinal band. Melanonychia can be observed at any age …

Background Dermoscopy is undoubtedly a useful tool to improve diagnostic accuracy and
minimize the number of unnecessary biopsies. However, much of the literature on …

Pigmented lesions of the nail unit are commonly encountered in the clinical setting. Yet, they
often present a unique challenge to clinicians because of a broad differential diagnosis or …

The elderly population is growing, lifespans are increasing, and a greater emphasis on
geriatric care is being implemented in hospital systems. With a higher percentage of the …