Skin Conditions: Tests & Diagnosis
Molluscum Contagiosum - Exams and Tests
10/24/08, HealthwiseMolluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed during a physical exam. If you have bumps in your genital area, your doctor may check for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes. Some doctors may consider testing for hu
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Exams and Tests
10/14/08, HealthwiseNonmelanoma skin cancer is diagnosed by:
Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis) - Exams and Tests
03/15/07, HealthwiseTo diagnose this condition, the health professional will examine your eye, eyelid, and eyelashes with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.
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Coal tar topical
12/27/07, HealthwiseBefore using coal tar, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you are receiving ultraviolet radiation treatment for your psoriasis.
Atopic Dermatitis - Exams and Tests
05/05/08, HealthwiseMost cases of atopic dermatitis can be diagnosed from a medical history and a physical exam. You will be asked about your family history of allergic conditions, when the itch first started, and when the rash first appeared. What the r
Skin Biopsy
04/26/07, HealthwiseA skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope.
Physical exam of the skin for skin cancer
12/05/08, HealthwiseDuring a physical exam for a skin problem, your doctor 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 lens. The scalp
KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation
11/19/07, HealthwiseThe KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation is used to determine whether a fungal infection is present on the skin.
Hair Loss - Exams and Tests
06/17/08, HealthwiseHair loss is diagnosed through a medical history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask you questions about your hair loss, look at the pattern of your hair loss, and examine your scalp. He or she may also tug gently on a few hair
Thrush - Exams and Tests
03/10/08, HealthwiseThrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se
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