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Can tinea barbe be confused with herpes?

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Could: Tinea can be diagnosed easily by examining skin scraping, KOH treatment of the sample and microscopic examination. Examining the hair with wood's lamp may also reveal the fungus.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 1/12/2015

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