The stratum corneum biopsy for instant visualization of fungi.
Ultrathin specimens of infected stratum corneum taken with a flexible razor blade provide instant visualization of fungi on immersion in zylene.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000382:microbiology*; D005658:Fungi / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology*; D014005:Tinea / Q000382:microbiology