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Ringworm
Alternate Names : Dermatophytid, Tinea
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Ringworm Diagnosis & Tests
Your doctor will diagnose ringworm primarily based on the appearance of the skin. If tests are needed, the fungus may appear florescent when your skin is examined with a blue light (called a Wood's lamp) in a dark room. A more definitive diagnosis can be made by scraping the affected area of skin and examining the cells under a microscope.
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• Definition
• Ringworm Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Ringworm Symptoms & Signs
• Ringworm Prevention
• Ringworm Diagnosis & Tests
• Ringworm Treatment
• Ringworm Prognosis
• Ringworm Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
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Review Date : 8/6/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Philip L. Graham III, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columbia University, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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