Intended for healthcare professionals
Diagnosis

Bedside tests in dermatology

 

Sophie Holloran

MBChB Foundation Doctor, Torbay Hospital, Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust

 

Richard Jerrom

MRCP ST6 Dermatology Registrar, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

 

There are a multitude of bedside tests used in the investigation of dermatological conditions. This article provides a concise summary of the common bedside tests used in dermatology within primary and secondary care, including dermoscopy, Wood’s lamp, allergy testing, investigating for infection and more invasive procedures. For each test, the indications and methodology are outlined, in addition to a few key take home points.

Dermatology in practice 2019; 25(4): 88–94
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