Nailfold Capillaroscopy in Rheumatological Diseases

Nailfold capillaroscopy allows non-invasive assessment of the finger microvasculature. At the nailfold, capillaries run parallel rather than perpendicular to the skin surface, allowing their structure to be visualised under magnification.The main clinical indication for nailfold capillaroscopy is the assessment of the patient with Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). Normal nailfold capillaries are reassuri...