Which of the following tests is used in the diagnosis of Tinea faciei?
Ans. B. KOH mountTinea faciei is the dermatophyte infection of the face and is diagnosed by KOH smear.* Tinea faciei is an infection of the glabrous skin of the face with a dermatophyte fungus (the mustache and beard areas of the adult male are excluded).* Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. Rubrum predominate, but T. Tonsurans, M. audouinii, and M. canis are also common causes of Tinea faciei.Tinea faciei
Gram's stain
KOH mount
Tissue smear
Wood's lamp
Fungal Infection