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Athlete's Foot Learning Center
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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)
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Not all foot rashes are athlete's foot, which is why a physician should diagnose the condition before any remedies are used. Using nonprescription products on a rash that is not athlete's foot could make the rash worse. A dermatologist can diagnos...
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A dermatologist can diagnose the condition by physical examination and by examining a preparation of skin scrapings under a microscope. Not all foot rashes are athlete's foot, which is why a physician should diagnose the condition before any remed...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin.
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Fungal (mycotic) cultures are microbiology laboratory tests to detect or rule out the presence of fungi (plural of fungus) in specimens taken from patients, animals, and the environment. The laboratory uses optimal conditions to grow and identify ...
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