Diagnostics Flashcards
1
Q
KOH exam
A
test fungal infections
+= spagetti and meatball
presence of hyphae and spores
2
Q
Tzanck
A
tests: hepres simplex, varicella zoster, CMV, pemphigus
*not specific
+= multi-nucleated giant cells
3
Q
woods lamp
A
test for fungus or pigment disorders
4
Q
patch test
A
allergies and contact dermititis
-place for 48 hours and recheck dialy
+= erythema, papules, vesicles
5
Q
dermoscopy
A
look closely at epidermis and dermis
testing for: melanocytic lesions
basal and squamous carcinomas, benign
scabies, lice
