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The video is about the working dynamics and the appearance of lesions when examined under a wood's lamp. A very basic and useful examination in dermatology.
In use for over a century, the Wood’s lamp is a time-tested tool to aid in the diagnosis of certain superficial infections, pigmentary disorders, and metabolic diseases. To achieve its high utility, the Wood’s lamp projects ultraviolet light onto ...
22 maj 2021 · Wood's lamp examination. (black light test, ultraviolet light test) A procedure that uses transillumination (light) to detect conditions on the surface of the bod ...more. (black light test...
2 MINUTES DERMATOLOGY : #18 Wood's Lamp. Dr Manish Soni. 23.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 241. 9.9K views 3 years ago #DERMATOLOGY #FMGE #NEETPG.
Wood lamp examination is a diagnostic test in which the skin or hair is examined while exposed to the black light emitted by Wood lamp. Blacklight is invisible to the naked eye because it is in the ultraviolet spectrum, with a wavelength just shorter than the colour violet.
Under Wood's lamp, we were able to distinguish luliconazole crystal staining from onychomycosis. This method is simple and quick, and useful for nail observation in dermatology clinics.
Although new alternatives to Wood's lamp have been considered, it still remains a favored method of diagnosis because it is safe, cost-effective, and reliable. In this review, the authors explore the myriad applications of Wood's lamp in the field of dermatology.
