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Is there a diagnostic test for fungal infections of the skin?
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See below: Yes. Skin scrapings can be treated with potassium hydroxide and examined under the microscope. In addition, skin scrapings can be implanted on sabouraud's medium. If a fungus is present, it will grow in the medium and produce a characteristic appearance.
Answered 11/21/2017
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Yes: A fungal culture can be taken, as well as a skin scrapping that is stained with KOH in the office.
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