Diagnostic Tests for Scaly skin

Diagnostic Test list for Scaly skin:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Scaly skin includes:

• Physical examination
  • Note characteristics of scaly skin
  • Note presence of other types of skin problems - e.g. cracking, pustules, crusting, vesicles, blisters, plaques - can help determine diagnosis.
  • Note distribution of the areas of skin affected
  • Complete physical examination - disease does not usually affect the skin in isolation.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count
  • Blood sugar
  • Renal function
  • Electrolytes
  • Thyroid function test
  • Radioallergosorbent testing (RAST) - may help in determining exacerbating allergens in atopic dermatitis (eczema).
  • If suspect acromegaly, test growth hormone levels, growth hormone suppression tests after glucose load, IGF-1 (insulin growth factor) levels, pituitary function and prolactin levels
  • 4ANA titre will help diagnose scleroderma
• Skin scraping and microscopic examination - if suspect fungal or scabies infection.
• Skin patch testing - used to determine allergens in allergic contact dermatitis.
• Punch or shave skin biopsy - can help diagnose cause of scaly skin.

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