Abstract
The Role of Dermoscopy in Diagnosis of Superficial ungal Cutaneous Infections
Highlights
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive method that allows evaluation of colors and microstructures of the epidermis, the dermoepidermal junction, and the papillary dermis not visible to the naked eye
Dermoscopy should be regarded as a safe and rapid diagnostic tool that assists in clinical examination and management decision in dermatology, as the stethoscope does for diagnosing heart, lung or abdominal problems
Aim of the work The present study aims to evaluate the role of dermoscopy in diagnosis of superficial cutaneous fungal infections
Summary
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive method that allows evaluation of colors and microstructures of the epidermis, the dermoepidermal junction, and the papillary dermis not visible to the naked eye. Patients and methods: The present study had included 120 patients suspected clinically to have superficial cutanous fungal infections from the attendants of Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Minia University Hospital and chosen randomly over a period of 12 months (From the beginning of December 2015 to the end of November 2016). Dermoscopy can be nowadays seen as the dermatologists’ stethoscope Keywords: Dermoscopy, Superficial Fungal, Introduction Dermoscopy is a non-invasive method that allows evaluation of colors and microstructures of the epidermis, the dermoepidermal junction, and the papillary dermis not visible to the naked eye. The use of this technique provides a valuable aid in diagnosing pigmented skin lesions )Mazzotti et al, 2014)
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