Sentences with phrase «microscopic hair examination»

Sometimes a simple screening with a special light can reveal a dermatophyte infection, but other times a fungal culture and microscopic hair examination is necessary.

Not exact matches

Microscopic examination of hair and skin is also used for confirmation, but this depends upon the technical skill of the examiner.

For that reason, the examining veterinarian's clinical evaluation, as well as examination with a Wood's lamp (which «lights up» fungus on the fur) and microscopic examination of the cat's hairs, all need to be utilized along with either of the laboratory tests.

Your vet may perform diagnostic tests in order to find the cause of your dog's symptoms, including a skin biopsy, test for ringworm, microscopic examination of the hair and skin for presence of parasites or infection, and blood tests to assess your dog's overall health

Microscopic examination of hairs and \ or skin biopsies can be used to confirm the diagnosis.