title: Skin-surface touch print for diagnosing fungal infections.
abstract: The skin-surface touch print is a practical, easily performed and noninvasive method for obtaining a sample of infected stratum corneum or hair. This technique is particularly useful in diagnosing superficial fungal infections. With simple staining, fungal hyphae and spores can be readily visualized microscopically. This technique has been found to be as effective as the potassium hydroxide test.
authors.forename: H I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Prawer
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Hien
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Mooney
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006197:Hair / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D006878:Hydroxides; D009172:Mycology / Q000379:methods*; D011188:Potassium; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology*; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D006878:Hydroxides; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D011188:Potassium; C029943:potassium hydroxide