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The Minor test (starch-iodine test) described by Minor in 1928〔Minor V. "Ein neues Verfahren zu der klinischen Untersuchung der Schweissabsonderung", ''Dtsch Z Nervenheilkd'', 1928;101302-7.〕 is a qualitative test used to evaluate sudomotor function (sweating). ''Method'' An iodine solution is applied to the skin and allowed to air-dry. Once dry the area is dusted with cornstarch or potato flour. Sweating is then encouraged with the aid of pilocarpine, the use of a sauna or exercise. When sweat reaches the surface of the skin the starch and iodine combine causing a dramatic color change (yellow -> dark blue) allowing sweat production to be actively visualized. ''Uses'' The minor test can be used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate underactive (hypohidrosis) and overactive (hyperhidrosis) sweating. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Minor test」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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