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Diagnostic Tests in Dermatology

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Skin Biopsy

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Involves removing a sample of skin tissue for microscopic analysis to diagnose skin diseases, cancer, or infections.

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Patch Testing for Photoallergy

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Similar to patch testing but incorporates exposure to ultraviolet light to identify photoallergic reactions to substances.

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Cutaneous Ultrasound

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Uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize structures in the skin and can be used to evaluate lumps, masses, or other abnormalities.

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KOH Exam

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Uses potassium hydroxide to dissolve skin and reveal fungal elements under a microscope.

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Full-Body Skin Exam

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A head-to-toe examination by a dermatologist to check the skin for any signs of cancer or suspicious growths.

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Patch Test

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Used to identify substances that may cause allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis) by applying patches with allergens on the skin.

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Wood's Lamp Examination

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Uses ultraviolet light to examine the skin for bacterial or fungal skin infections and pigment disorders.

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Tzanck Test

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A microscopic examination of skin cells scraped from a blister or sore to detect infections like herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus.

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Dermoscopy

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A non-invasive method using a dermoscope to inspect skin lesions with enhanced visualization to discriminate benign from malignant lesions.

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Mycology Culture Test

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Cultivation of a skin, nail, or hair sample in a controlled environment to identify fungal infections.

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