Skin lesion KOH exam
Alternate Names : Potassium hydroxide examination of skin lesion, Fungal wet prep
Definition ...
The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin.
How the Test is Performed ...
Skin culture (fungi from flecks of skin are able to grow in the lab)
Skin lesion biopsy (examination may show fungus under the microscope)
Skin lesion KOH exam (skin scrapings in KOH show fungus under the microscope)
Treatment ...
 See also: Symptom, Fungal Infection, Injury, Jock itch, Ringworm
  
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