What Is a Skin Scraping?
Author: Dr. Lee
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Time: 2010/11/20 16:38:44
Skin problems and itchiness are common and frustrating disorders in animals. With so many underlying causes, finding the reason for the problem is important in order to find an appropriate treatment or even a cure. A skin scraping is a commonly performed test that can help diagnose certain skin inflammations, fungal infections, and skin cancer and is quite effective in determining the presence of mites. A skin scraping is a collection of a sample of skin cells that are evaluated under a microscope.
A skin scraping is indicated in any skin disorder, especially those involving hair loss and itchiness. There are no real contraindications to performing this test.
