Skin Conditions: Tests & Diagnosis

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Skin Biopsy
Medical Test
04/26/07, Healthwise
A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope.
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Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer
Article
01/11/07, Healthwise
During a physical exam for a skin problem, your health professional will examine the skin over your whole body, looking for suspicious growths, moles, or lesions. The exam is performed using a bright light and occasionally a magnifying
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Skin and Wound Cultures
Medical Test
06/20/06, Healthwise
A skin or wound culture is a test to find and identify germs (such as bacteria, a fungus, or a virus) that may be growing on the skin or in a wound. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is collected from the affected area and placed
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Visual examination for lice
Article
11/24/06, Healthwise
During a visual exam for head lice, the hair on the head is parted with the fingers so that the scalp can be seen. The health professional or child's parent looks for tiny live lice [about to long, or the size of a ses
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KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation
Article
11/19/07, Healthwise
The KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation is used to determine whether a fungal infection is present on the skin.
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Fungal culture for fungal nail infections
Article
08/23/06, Healthwise
A fungal culture is used to find out whether fungi are present and, if so, what type of fungus it is.
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KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation test for athlete's foot
Article
07/19/06, Healthwise
The KOH preparation test is used to find out whether there is a fungal infection of the skin, such as athlete's foot.
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Fungal culture for athlete's foot
Article
07/19/06, Healthwise
A fungal culture is used to determine whether fungi are present and, if so, what type of fungus it is.
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Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis) - Exams and Tests
Article
03/15/07, Healthwise
To diagnose this condition, the health professional will examine your eye, eyelid, and eyelashes with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.
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Molluscum Contagiosum - Exams and Tests
Article
01/12/07, Healthwise
Molluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed during a physical examination. If you have bumps in your genital area, your health professional may check for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes. Some health prof
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