dermatologic disorders
Tinea Barbae (Barber's Itch)
Diagnosis of Tinea Barbae
Potassium hydroxide wet mount Diagnosis of tinea barbae is by identifying the fungal element (hyphae) on potassium hydroxide wet mount of plucked hairs, culture, or biopsy. Differential diagnosis of follicular-based papules and pustules in the beard area includes Folliculitis . 