Nail Clippings KOH Mount: Introduction and Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes
Introduction and Principle A nail clipping KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) mount is the fastest and most cost-effective diagnostic test used to detect fungal elements in nails. It serves as the primary screening tool for confirming onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) before starting long-term oral antifungal therapy The …
