[Data and commentaries on 4060 mycologic tests made on skin scales, hair and nails]

Abstract

The authors had studied the results obtained from the mycologic analysis of skin scales, hair and nails at the Mycology Laboratory of the Clinic Pathology Service of Hospital Universitário-Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, in the period of june, 1978 to may, 1983. The incidence of superficial mycoses were reported as well the incidence of Candida sp. and dermatophytes in the differents areas of the skin. The results had been compared with the current litterature.