ArticleCureus2021
Hyphal Index Following a Potassium Hydroxide Mount in Dermatophytosis.
Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Trichophyton indotineae: Epidemiology, antifungal resistance and antifungal stewardship strategies.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2026Review
- Microbial evaluation of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil for its antifungal activity against Trichophyton violaceum and its synergistic effects with ITZ and KTZ.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Use of Potassium Hydroxide in Dermatology Daily Practice: A Local Study From Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2022Article
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Abstract
Dermatophytes are fungi that invade and proliferate over structures containing keratin. The potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount is a commonly performed investigation to detect the presence or absence of fungal elements. This study is an attempt to semi-quantify the KOH mount done for dermatophytosis and to validate the Hyphal Index (HI). HI is determined by the number of fungal elements present in the mount, in a method similar to the bacillary index in leprosy. This simple semi-quantification assessment is proposed as a prognostic tool in the management of dermatophytosis.
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