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Office dermatologic testing: the KOH preparation.

R T Brodell1, S E Helms, M E Snelson.   

Abstract

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.

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Year:  1991        PMID： 1828323

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Am Fam Physician        ISSN： 0002-838X            Impact factor:   3.292


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1.  Evaluation of topical potassium hydroxide solution for treatment of plane warts.

Authors:  Khalil I Al-Hamdi; Moutaz A A Al-Rahmani
Journal:  Indian J Dermatol       Date:  2012-01       Impact factor: 1.494

2.  Diagnosis and management of cases of suspected dermatomycosis in The Netherlands: influence of general practice based potassium hydroxide testing.

Authors:  C A De Kock; G H Sampers; J A Knottnerus
Journal:  Br J Gen Pract       Date:  1995-07       Impact factor: 5.386

3.  Comparative Evaluation of Topical 10% Potassium Hydroxide and 30% Trichloroacetic Acid in the Treatment of Plane Warts.

Authors:  Sandhaya Jayaprasad; Radhakrishnan Subramaniyan; Shalini Devgan
Journal:  Indian J Dermatol       Date:  2016 Nov-Dec       Impact factor: 1.494
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