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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Dermatology |
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Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijd.ijd_859_23 |