Nail photography: Tips and tricks

Kaliyadan, Feroze; Ashique, Karalikkattil T.

doi:10.4103/0974-2077.197080

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“…12 To take a picture of fingernails, we suggest that patients flex all fingers to bring the fingertips together (Fig 2). 20 Next, distortion is expected in the photograph from a mobile phone due to the automatic wide-angle camera setting. To prevent distortion, it is recommended to zoom in slightly and move backward until the image fits the frame, with the camera placed perpendicular to the photographic plane.…”

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Mobile Device Digital Photography for Teledermatology Consultation: Real-Life Situations

Bunyaratavej,

Jirawattanadon,

Sereeaphinan

et al. 2023

Siriraj Med J

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Objective: The use of mobile phones for teledermatology consultations is increasing. In this study, we aimed to describe photographic problems in teledermatology performed via mobile phones and their effects on diagnostic decision-making. Materials and Methods: Three dermatologists independently reviewed the medical histories and photographs of patients taken by primary-care physicians for teledermatology between January 2018 and August 2020. The consensus of the dermatologists’ decision-making was categorized into “definite diagnoses given,” “probable diagnoses given,” and “unable to provide any diagnosis.” Relationships between photographic errors and dermatologist decision-making were investigated. Factors related to photographic problems were evaluated. Results: In all, 899 images from 220 patients were reviewed. The most common purpose of teledermatology was to make a diagnosis. The most frequent diagnoses were eczema, infection, and autoimmune diseases. Consultants gave definite diagnoses for 63.2% of patients and probable diagnoses for another 29.5%. However, diagnoses were not made in 7.3% of cases. Defocusing and non-eczematous lesions were significantly associated with the inability to give diagnoses (P = 0.002 and 0.037, respectively). Pictures from peripheral areas showed higher frequencies of distortion errors, improper framing, wasted space, and improper background, while truncal regions tended to have lighting problems. The outpatient department setting was associated with a lack of overview and defocusing. Conclusion: Focusing was the central factor for making diagnoses in teledermatology. Lighting should be more concerned in truncal regions. While using smartphone cameras, distortion should be aware. These factors should be considered to improve the effectiveness of teledermatology.

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Mobile Device Digital Photography for Teledermatology Consultation: Real-Life Situations

Bunyaratavej,

Jirawattanadon,

Sereeaphinan

et al. 2023

Siriraj Med J

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“…Schlussfolgerung Weder die Größe subungualer Glomustumoren noch deren Lokalisation in der germinalen oder sterilen Matrix haben Einfluss auf das postoperative Erscheinungsbild und die Qualität des Fingernagels und die Rezidivrate. these scores, nail photographs were taken using the method described by Kaliyadan et al [15].…”

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“…Patients for whom these data were lacking via follow-up examinations were recalled. In addition to these scores, nail photographs were taken using the method described by Kaliyadan et al 15 .…”

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Comparison of Subungual Glomus Tumours in Terms of Nail Aesthetics and Recurrence According to Size and Location in the Germinal or Sterile Matrix

Orman

Önal

Baydar

et al. 2022

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir

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Purpose The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the effect of subungual glomus tumour size and localization in the germinal or sterile matrix on tumour recurrence and aesthetic outcomes. Patients and Methods From 35 patients who underwent surgery for a subungual glomus tumour between February 2013 and February 2020, 26 patients – 17 women and 9 men – with 27 subungual glomus tumours fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The average age was 37.3 (22–58) years. According to the patients’ surgical notes and preoperative magnetic resonance images 14 tumours were located in the sterile, 13 in the germinal matrix, and the mean size of the glomus tumours located in the germinal matrix was 4.9±1.7 mm, in the sterile matrix 3.6±1.0 mm. At the postoperative 12th month follow-up visit nail aesthetic was evaluated objectively according to Zook’s fingernail appearance scoring. In addition, patients were asked to evaluate the pain and nail appearance in the involved finger by VAS (Visual Analog Scale 0–10). Patients who experienced recurrence were noted. Results No significant Zook’s fingernail appearance score differences were observed between germinal and sterile matrix groups (p=0.097). Comparison of VAS score for pain and VAS score for nail appearance between the two groups also yielded similar values (p=0.449 and 0.395, respectively). The recurrence rate was similar at both locations (p=0.557) with 3 recurrences in the germinal, and 2 in the sterile matrix group. There was no relation between tumour size, Zook’s fingernail appearance score (p=0.874) and recurrence (p=0.784). The observed germinal matrix glomus tumours were significantly larger than the sterile matrix tumours (p=0.031). Conclusion Neither subungual glomus tumour size nor localization in the germinal or sterile matrices has different effects on nail appearance and recurrence.

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“…More recently it has been used in ophthalmology to visualize intraocular tumours [5] and in dermatology to look at the response of nails to treatment [6], as a bedside aid for differentiating menigocele from myelomenigocele [7]. As Pandita commented "The test is cheap, easily achievable and can be executed in the periphery by health care people, who do not have access to modCheck for updates transillumination, Figure 2.…”

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