A skin biopsy is used to make a diagnosis of many skin
disorders. Information from the biopsy also helps the doctor choose
the best treatment for the patient.
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what is a punch skin biopsy
A skin punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small tissue
sample is removed with a hollow punch. The sample is then sent for
microscopic examination. This procedure is commonly done to obtain
a diagnosis.
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The first part of the skin biopsy test is obtaining a sample of
tissue that best represents the lesion being evaluated. Many biopsy
techniques are available.