The Nikolsky sign

The Nikolsky sign

The Nikolsky sign was described originally by the Russian dermatologist Pyotr Vasilyevich Nikolsky in 1895 and refers to the dislodgement of the superficial layers of the epidermis through the application of lateral pressure to intact skin or the border of a blister (Moss and Gupta, 1998).

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Published in:British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Vol. 79; no. 9; pp. C142 - C144
Main Authors: Shah, Amna, Roberts, Elizabeth, Engelina, Shendy, Carras, Efrosini
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London MA Healthcare 02-09-2018
Mark Allen Group Ltd
Subjects:
Autoimmune diseases
Bacterial infections
Core Training For Doctors
Dermatology
Medical diagnosis
Nikolsky, Pyotr Vasilyevich (1858-1940)
Physical examinations
Skin diseases
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Summary:The Nikolsky sign was described originally by the Russian dermatologist Pyotr Vasilyevich Nikolsky in 1895 and refers to the dislodgement of the superficial layers of the epidermis through the application of lateral pressure to intact skin or the border of a blister (Moss and Gupta, 1998).
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ISSN:1750-8460
1759-7390
DOI:10.12968/hmed.2018.79.9.C142