by admin | Aug 5, 2016 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology HISTOPATHOLOGY Histopathology refers to the examination of the tissue sections to establish or confirm a diagnosis. Once a skin lesion has been removed, either completely or partially, the biopsy specimen is placed in a...
by admin | Aug 5, 2016 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology GRAM STAIN The Gram stain (which should properly be known as Gram’s stain) was developed by Hans Christian Gram in 1884. This technique can distinguish between two morphologically different classes of bacteria, the...
by admin | Aug 5, 2016 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology FUNGAL CULTURE Dermatophytes, some molds, and Malassezia and Candida yeasts are the main etiologic agents for fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nail. The sensitivity of a fungal culture varies between 25% -85% and...
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International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology FROZEN SECTION A frozen section refers to a piece of tissue, often obtained as a biopsy specimen, that has been processed in a manner that permits prompt histopathologic evaluation. Once the skin tissue specimen has been...
by admin | Aug 4, 2016 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology DERMOSCOPY Dermoscopy permits the evaluation of pigmented lesions of the skin, defining their nature, distinguishing them as benign, slightly or highly suspicious of melanoma, and suggesting whether or not the need for...
by admin | Aug 4, 2016 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology BIOPSY A biopsy refers to the removal of a skin lesion, or a portion of that skin lesion. Once the tissue is obtained, histopathology of the frozen section or a permanent section is performed to establish the diagnosis....
