Immunohistochemical identification of nail matrix melanocytes

ConclusionsThe use of IHC significantly increases and facilitates the identification of melanocytes in unilateral biopsies. Our IHC counts exceed the averages found in the literature. This finding warrants new studies to verify whether the Colombian population presents higher numbers of melanocytes in the nail matrix than other populations or whether the observed increase is a result of the use of MiTF.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - March 10, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gerza ín Rodríguez, Elga Johanna Vargas, María Claudia Abaúnza, Diana Marcela Díaz Quijano, Mario Melo‐Uribe Tags: Original Article Source Type: research