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Diagnostic Tests in Dermatology
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Skin Biopsy
Involves removing a sample of skin tissue for microscopic analysis to diagnose skin diseases, cancer, or infections.
Patch Testing for Photoallergy
Similar to patch testing but incorporates exposure to ultraviolet light to identify photoallergic reactions to substances.
Cutaneous Ultrasound
Uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize structures in the skin and can be used to evaluate lumps, masses, or other abnormalities.
KOH Exam
Uses potassium hydroxide to dissolve skin and reveal fungal elements under a microscope.
Full-Body Skin Exam
A head-to-toe examination by a dermatologist to check the skin for any signs of cancer or suspicious growths.
Patch Test
Used to identify substances that may cause allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis) by applying patches with allergens on the skin.
Wood's Lamp Examination
Uses ultraviolet light to examine the skin for bacterial or fungal skin infections and pigment disorders.
Tzanck Test
A microscopic examination of skin cells scraped from a blister or sore to detect infections like herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus.
Dermoscopy
A non-invasive method using a dermoscope to inspect skin lesions with enhanced visualization to discriminate benign from malignant lesions.
Mycology Culture Test
Cultivation of a skin, nail, or hair sample in a controlled environment to identify fungal infections.
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