Difficulties in diagnosing dermatophytomas: Analysis of clinical and dermoscopic findings.

The article discusses the challenges in diagnosing dermatophytomas, a subtype of onychomycosis, characterized by dense fungal masses in the nail plate. The study analyzed patient data to identify clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic characteristics of dermatophytomas. Dermatophytomas are difficult to treat and may be underrecognized, with dermoscopy aiding in diagnosis by highlighting central yellow coloration. The study recommends histopathological confirmation and identification of the causative organism through culture or PCR testing. Limitations include a small sample size and the need for further research to improve diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytomas. [Extracted from the article]