Tests and treatments
Skin flake analysis
What is it?
What is it?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.
Process?
Process?- The procedure is painless.
- Analyses are performed by the laboratory.
- In the case of fungal infections, the result may take a few weeks.
Centres and specialist areas
Centres and specialist areas
Dermatology
Skin disorders
Latest publication date: 10/10/2023
Supervising author: Dr. Van Autryve Els