Abstract | BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of tinea versicolor can usually be made by clinical examination. Either potassium hydroxide (KOH) or Wood's light fluorescence are used to corroborate the diagnosis. Albert's solution has been reported as a method of visualizing dermatophytes. We compared Albert's solution to KOH in the diagnostic evaluation of tinea versicolor. METHODS: RESULTS: All patients were positive for hyphae and/or spores by both methods. Preparations with Alberts' stains were faster and easier to read. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | B Payle, L Serrano, H C Bieley, B A Reyes |
Journal | International journal of dermatology
(Int J Dermatol)
Vol. 33
Issue 3
Pg. 182-3
(Mar 1994)
ISSN: 0011-9059 [Print] England |
PMID | 8169016
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Acetates
- Coloring Agents
- Hydroxides
- Potassium Compounds
- Rosaniline Dyes
- malachite green
- Tolonium Chloride
- Ethanol
- Acetic Acid
- potassium hydroxide
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Topics |
- Acetates
- Acetic Acid
- Coloring Agents
- Ethanol
- Humans
- Hydroxides
- Malassezia
(isolation & purification)
- Potassium Compounds
- Rosaniline Dyes
- Tinea Versicolor
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Tolonium Chloride
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