Skin flake analysis

Particularly when a fungal skin infection is suspected, skin flakes can be examined and cultures can be grown.

For the analysis, the dermatologist will scrape off several skin flakes from a suitable area of the skin abnormality.

• The procedure is painless.
• Analyses are performed by the laboratory.
• In the case of fungal infections, the result may take a few weeks.

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Latest publication date: 13/08/2024