The physician has determined that plaque on a patient's skin is less likely granuloma annulare and more likely a dermatophyte. How did she make this determination?

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The physician likely performed a skin scraping with a #15 blade to collect a sample for microscopic examination or culture, which is a common method to diagnose dermatophyte infections.

The Physician Has Determined That Plaque on a Patient's Skin