Skin flake analysis

Particularly when a fungal skin infection is suspected, skin flakes can be examined and cultures can be grown. For the analysis, the dermatologist will scrape off several skin flakes from a suitable area of the skin abnormality.

• The procedure is painless.
• Analyses are performed by the laboratory.
• In the case of fungal infections, the result may take a few weeks.

Dermatology

Skin disorders

Latest publication date: 07/03/2023
Supervising author: Dr Van Autryve Els