Environmental Testing (ERMI, Immunolytics, Mycometrics) Analyzes home dust or air for mold spores Helpful for identifying mold-related triggers, especially in water-damaged buildings Professional Mold Inspection Recommended if mold is visible or suspected Inspections should include air sampling and moisture detection Skin Fungal Testing (external/topical testing for skin yeast such as malassezia) Skin Scraping + Microscopy (KOH prep) Can reveal fungal presence like Malassezia Commonly used for seborrheic dermatitis and other fungal conditions Tape Tests or Woods Lamp Non-invasive ways to screen for surface yeasts May be helpful for guiding treatment, even if not diagnostic Often, clinical signs and symptoms are more telling than tests alone
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