Skin Conditions: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Skin Biopsy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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