2012
DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000400005
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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nailfold capillaroscopy is a useful technique for evaluating changes in microcirculation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate changes at nailfold capillaroscopy in psoriatic patients compared with controls. METHODS: Nailfold capillaroscopy was performed in 46 psoriatic patients and 50 controls to assess microscopic morphological changes, capillary density and the presence of areas with devascularization. RESULTS: Patients with psoriasis had lower capillary density (p=0.0005), increased avascular areas (p=0.0… Show more

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“…Ribeiro ve ark. (24) ise pitting ve onikodistrofinin en sık bulgular olarak saptamışlardır. Hastalarımızda ise tırnak tutulumu sıklığı %49,4'tü.…”
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“…Ribeiro ve ark. (24) ise pitting ve onikodistrofinin en sık bulgular olarak saptamışlardır. Hastalarımızda ise tırnak tutulumu sıklığı %49,4'tü.…”
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“…[45] Avascular areas in the periungual area are more common in patients with nail psoriasis. [45] Also, the presence of coiled capillary loops in the periunguium can be appreciated.…”
Section: Diagnosis Of Nail Psoriasismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dermoscopy and videodermoscopy, generally used in describing benign and malignant tumoral skin lesions, were reported as being non-invasive, quickly applied, and easy-to-use methods that may aid in diagnosing nail psoriasis [7][8][9][10]. Capillaroscopy, usually used to study the microcirculation in collagen disease, can also be used to detect psoriasis induced microvascular changes, such as decreased capillary density and avascular areas in the periungual area [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%