Retrospective Investigation of the Utility of Potassium Hydroxide Smear in the Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Fungal Infections by Dermatologists

Background Superficial cutaneous fungal infections are common dermatologic conditions. A significant proportion do not present with typical clinical findings. However, the 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) smear, a simple bedside test, is often underused when diagnosing cutaneous fungal infections. Aims...

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Main Authors: Xuan Qi Koh, Huirong Han, Liang Shen, Nisha S. Chandran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijd.ijd_859_23