2 results match your criteria: "University Hospital Brugmann and Saint-Pierre[Affiliation]"
Dermoscopic Nail Changes in Psoriasis, Lichen Planus, and Lichen Striatus.
Skin Appendage Disord
August 2024
Private Dermatology Practice, Lugano/Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Article Synopsis
- Onychoscopy is a non-invasive technique used to better diagnose nail disorders like nail psoriasis and lichen planus, providing detailed visual insights beyond a standard clinical examination.
- In nail psoriasis, key onychoscopic features include pitting, onycholysis with a red border, and specific patterns like salmon patches, while nail lichen planus shows signs like onychorrhexis and longitudinal melanonychia.
- There is limited literature on the use of onychoscopy for nail lichen striatus, and the features observed can vary between fingernails and toenails.
Onychomycosis.
Hand Surg Rehabil
April 2024
Dermatology Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University Hospital Brugmann and Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Onychomycosis is a common fungal nail infection characterized by nail discoloration and thickening, primarily caused by dermatophytes.
- Diagnosis requires a mycological examination before starting treatment, as management can be complex and often leads to recurrence.
- The preferred treatment is systemic antifungal medication like terbinafine, with debridement of infected tissue also recommended, while preventative measures include using topical treatments and avoiding barefoot exposure in public spaces.