OFFICE DERMATOLOGICAL TESTING - THE KOH PREPARATION
Title
OFFICE DERMATOLOGICAL TESTING - THE KOH PREPARATION
Creator
Brodell R T; Helms S E; Snelson M E
Publisher
American Family Physician
Date
1991
1991-06
Description
A potassium hydroxide preparation is used to confirm the diagnosis of a superficial fungal skin infection. Adding black or blue-black ink to the potassium hydroxide solution highlights fungal organisms and distinguishes them from surrounding cellular debris.
Subject
General & Internal Medicine
Identifier
n/a
Format
Journal Article or Conference Abstract Publication
URL Address
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Pages
2061-2065
Issue
6
Volume
43
Citation
Brodell R T; Helms S E; Snelson M E, “OFFICE DERMATOLOGICAL TESTING - THE KOH PREPARATION,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 19, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/8741.