Skin biopsy
A skin biopsy involves taking a sample of cells or skin from
the surface of your skin. Examination of the sample taken provides information
about your medical condition.
The purpose of the skin biopsy is to diagnose skin
conditions and diseases. It is also used to heal skin wounds.
Skin biopsy is necessary to diagnose these skin diseases and
conditions:
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Actinic keratosis
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Bullous Pemphigoid and other blistering skin diseases Dermatitis,
psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions
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Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma,
squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
·
Skin infection
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Skin tags
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Suspected mole or other growth
Before skin biopsy,
tells your doctor if:
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You have a bleeding disorder
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If there is excessive bleeding during other
medical procedures
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If taking blood thinners such as warfarin or
heparin containing aspirin or aspirin, etc.
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History of skin infections including impetigo.
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Taking drugs that weaken the immune system, such
as diabetes medication or drugs are taken after an organ transplant.
What happens during
Skin Biopsy?
Skin biopsy usually takes a total of 15 minutes, including
procedure preparation wound healing, and instruction time.
Depending on where the skin biopsy is to be performed, you
may be asked to change clothes. The doctor or nurse then cleans the area and
marks the place of biopsy with a surgical marker or marking pen.
A local anesthetic is used to numb the part of the biopsy.
It is usually given via needle. Medication used for numbness can cause skin
irritation for a few seconds. Once numb, you do not feel any pain during the
biopsy. Diagnostic
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What to expect during
a skin biopsy depends on the type of biopsy
·
For a shave biopsy, the doctor uses a sharp tool
or double-edged razor or scalpel to cut the tissue. How deep the incision is to
be made for a biopsy depends on its type and part of the skin. Shave biopsy
involves bleeding, which can be stopped by applying pressure to the site or
medication is administered along with pressure.
·
In the process of punch or axial biopsy, the
upper layer of fat is cut under the skin. Therefore, soldering is done to heal
the wound. To prevent bleeding and to protect the wound, it is dressing or
bandage
What happens after Skin
Biopsy:-If you have stitches in the process, keep that part as clean and
dry as possible. The doctor will tell you when the stitches will come out. If
there is a bandage on the wound site, do not remove it. When the wound is dry,
it will come out on its own. If he does not leave on his own, he will be
removed the next time he goes to the doctor. Tissues are sent to the lab for
testing where your samples are examined under a microscope. This results in one
to two weeks. Consult your doctor if you have any kind of question about skin
biopsy and to understand it better. Diagnostic
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