This test is performed when diseases such as athlete’s foot or ringworm caused by fungal infections are suspected. Skin scales are scraped and examined under a microscope for fungi. It is also used for diagnosing scabies caused by mites.

A specialized camera lens is used for diagnosing pigmented diseases, tumors, alopecia, and other conditions.

Conducted when contact dermatitis is suspected. Specific days are designated for testing and evaluation.

Performed when food allergies are suspected. This may also be done during hospitalization.

The most critical test in dermatology. After administering local anesthesia, a portion of the affected skin is excised and submitted for histopathological examination. Results are typically available in two weeks. Special staining may be added for rare diseases. Diagnoses are determined through collaboration between pathologists and dermatologists. This invasive test requires informed consent.

Conducted for diagnosing skin diseases (e.g., pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, autoantibodies) and assessing patient health status (e.g., liver function, kidney function, anemia). It is also performed pre-surgery to check for infections.

Since April 2021, genetic testing has been available for hereditary skin diseases, such as neurofibromatosis, and/or keratodermas. Results take approximately 3-6 months.

Used for suspected photosensitive skin diseases. Specific areas of the skin are exposed to light for a fixed duration, and redness is checked, usually 24 hours later.

Depending on the disease and treatment, imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and PET scans may be performed.