Filtered UV inspection

The filtered UV test is a light wave with a wavelength of 320 ~ 400nm emitted by a high-pressure mercury lamp. It can be used for the auxiliary diagnosis of pigmented skin diseases, skin infections and porphyria, and it can also observe the effect of a skin test method. It provides important reference for the diagnosis of superficial mycosis, especially tinea capitis.

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