Dermoscopic nail findings in childhood psoriasis

Background and Design: Nail dermoscopy or onychoscopy refers to the examination of the nail unit which consists of the proximal and lateral nail folds, hyponychium, nail plate and nail bed non-invasively. Nail biopsies which require surgical expertise are invasive procedures that are seldom performed by dermatologists in diagnosis of psoriasis. Nail dermoscopy may offer a distinct advantage by helping avoid nail biopsies in diagnosis of childhood psoriasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the dermatoscopic features of nail psoriasis in a pediatric group of patients and to compare these findings with healty children