New technic for instant visualization of fungi in hair.
Physical fragmentation of hair specimens by hammering permits immediate direct visualization of any fungi present.
D006197:Hair / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000166:cytology*