| A | B |
|---|
| Potassium Hydroxide Exam | Scales are scraped into potassium hydroxide, detects fungus |
| Viral culture | Crusts removed, fluid collected on swab, placed on ice |
| Bacterial culture | area cleansed with NS, wound bed and edges swabbed, special container |
| Shave biopsy | dermis only removed and examined for abnormal cells |
| Punch biopsy | circular tool removes a cylinder shaped full thickness plug which is examined for abnormal cells |
| Incisional biopsy | surgical excision with scapel, specimens examined for abnormal cells |
| Wood's Light Examination | Use of ultraviolet or black light, used to detect infection / infestation |
| Scabies Scrapping | Sample is then microscopically examined for mites, eggs, feces of mites. |
| Patch testing | Allergen is applied to the skin and covered with a patch |
| Scratch testing | Skin is superficially scratched with allergen |
| Baths | Removes crust, debris, or necrotic tissue or as a medium for application of medication |
| Wet soaks | Can be used for debridement |
| Phototherapy | Exposure of UV rays along with substances that will enhance epidermal shedding |
