[The capillaroscopy method and possibilities of its clinical use]

The aim of this paper is to point out the purpose and possibilities of practical application of capillaroscopy in the peripheral blood vessel alterations diagnosis and follow-up. The paper gives a detailed technical description of the method as well as the capillaroscopic findings interpretation criteria. A special attention has been paid to the most important external factors as well as to the diseases that may affect the peripheral blood flow condition.