Diagnosis of Superficial Mycoses by a Rapid and Effective PCR Method from Samples of Scales, Nails and Hair.

Superficial mycoses are the most frequently diagnosed affections of the stratum corneum of the skin, nails and hair. It is generally caused by the presence of yeasts and dermatophytes. Onychomycosis is the most common infection with an incidence of 80-90% in Europe generally produced by Trichophyton rubrum.