Which Is The Most Effective Tool To Diagnose Parasitic Skin Infection?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

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Question : What is the best tool used to diagnose a parasitic skin infection? For example, skin scraping, dermoscopy, wood light, etc.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin scraping

Detailed Answer:
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I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Definitive diagnosis of a parasitic skin infestation involves demonstration of the parasite usually by scraping skin lesion and examining it under magnification

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