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Diagnostic Procedure
haney genpath c1305
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Observation of the skin, careful medical history, or skin biopsy may suggest the diagnosis. | Psoriasis |
| Visual examination, and nits found on the hair, body, or clothing. | Pediculosis |
| Depends on the location and appearance of the skin lesion. Skins tests or a Wood's light test may be used. | Dermatophytoses |
| Medical history that coverst the topics of medications used, frequently ingested foods, enviornmental factors, and psychological status. Along with appearance of inflammed area, and sensitization testing. | Urticaria (Hives) |
| Visual examination may be all that is necessary. | Alopecia |
| Characteristic lesions, viewing a Gram's stain of the vesicle fluid under the microscope. | Impetigo |
| Visual examination of lesion, wond culture, and sensitivity testing. | Decubitus Ulcers |
| Medical history and observation of the characteristic lesions confirm the diagnosis. | Acne Vulgaris |
| Visual examination. | Warts |
| Physical examination of the affected area and medical history are usually sufficent. | Corns and Calluses |
| Basis of the appearance of the inflamed area of skin, medical histpry, and patch test. | Contact Dermatitis |
| Appearance of the characteristic lesion, complete blood count(CBC), and Gram stains. | Furuncles and Carbuncles |
| Patient's clinical picture and rash. No specific test for diagnosis. Laboratory tests may include CBC, ESR, and UA. | Discoid Lupus Erythematosus |
| Observation of the skin, medical histpry, and checking to see if the serum immunoglobulin E levels are elevated. | Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) |
| Medical history, observation of characteristic lesions. Must be differentiated from disease psoriasis. | Seborrheic Dermatitis |
| Typical cutaneous clinical picture, hand, chest, and gastrointestinal x-rays, urinalysis, and skin biopsy. | Scleroderma |
| Diagnosis is made on the basis of the individual's characteristic lesions. | Cold sores and Fever blisters |
| Medical history, careful observation of skin noting characteristic lesions, and biposy. | Skin Carcinomas |
| Characteristic pattern of painful lesions. | Herpes Zoster (shingles) |
| Suspicious skin lesions must be biopsied to determine the diagnosis. | Malignant melanoma |
| Observation of the characteristic rash is usually sufficient to establish the diagnosis. | Diaper Rash |
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