KOH scraping
Posted By: leslie on 2007-12-06
In Reply to: s/l K----- scraping - jlam
Subject: KOH scraping
The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin.
How the Test is Performed Return to top
The health care provider scrapes the lesion off your skin, using a blunt edge such as the edge of a microscope slide. The scrapings from the skin lesion are placed in liquid containing potassium hydroxide (KOH) and examined under the microscope. KOH destroys all non-fungal cells, which makes it easier to see if there is any fungus present.
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