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Mixed Skin Flora, what does it mean?
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An_239714 posted:
I went to the Dr for a rash on my leg, the Dr thought it might be Psoriasis but ordered a skin culture to be sure. I called the lab to get my results and they told me that it was contaminated and the result said "mixed skin flora" I asked if I needed to come back in to be re-tested and they told me I would be fine if I keep taking the antibiotics prescribed to me.

But I would like to know for sure what the rash is? Does this lab result mean anything to anyone? I have been searching the internet for an answer and can't find anything useful. Could this mean I have Psoriasis? Or something else? Should I go back to the Dr for another test? I'm so confused.

Thanks in advance for any help!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Mixed Skin Flora, what does it mean?I went to the Dr for a rash on my leg, the Dr thought it might be Psoriasis but ordered a skin culture to be sure. I called the lab to get my results and they told me that it was contaminated and the result said "mixed skin flora" I asked if I needed to come back in to be re-tested and they told me I would be fine if I keep taking the antibiotics prescribed to me. <br /><br />But I would like to know for sure what the rash is? Does this lab result mean anything to anyone? I have been searching the internet for an answer and can't find anything useful. Could this mean I have Psoriasis? Or something else? Should I go back to the Dr for another test? I'm so confused.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help!
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Byroney_WebMD_Staff responded:
Hello An_239714!

That's a good question, but we don't have any health experts on this community any longer.

Please discuss the results of your test with your doctor instead of the lab. He or she should be able to give you an answer, and may indeed suggest a retesting.

You can also repost on the Skin Problems community .

Hope you get your answers soon,

Byroney
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers
Report This| Share this:Mixed Skin Flora, what does it mean?Hello An_239714!<br /> <br />That's a good question, but we don't have any health experts on this community any longer.<br /> <br />Please discuss the results of your test with your doctor instead of the lab. He or she should be able to give you an answer, and may indeed suggest a retesting.<br /> <br />You can also repost on the <a href="http://exchanges.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments-exchange">Skin Problems community</a> .<br /> <br />Hope you get your answers soon,<br /> <br />Byroney
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