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GlossarySkin Biopsy

removal of skin tissue for microscopic examination

A skin biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of skin tissue is removed for examination under a microscope. This is often done to diagnose skin conditions, such as infections, skin disorders, or skin cancer. The procedure can be performed using various techniques, including shave biopsy, punch biopsy, or excisional biopsy, depending on the depth and size of the tissue needed.

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research Skin biopsy

106 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

research Retrospective study: the presence ofMalasseziain feline skin biopsies. A clinicopathological study

66 citations , February 2002 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Malassezia in cat skin biopsies may indicate internal cancer.

research Bacteria and fungi on the surface and within noninflamed hair follicles of skin biopsy specimens from horses with healthy skin or inflammatory dermatoses

7 citations , February 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Horses with skin disease have more surface bacteria than healthy horses.

research Research Techniques Made Simple: Optical Clearing and Three-Dimensional Volumetric Imaging of Skin Biopsies

2 citations , June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

3D imaging of skin biopsies offers better accuracy but is time-consuming and can't clear melanin.

research Early skin biopsy is helpful for the diagnosis and management of neonatal and infantile erythrodermas

January 2010 in “The Year book of perinatal/neonatal medicine”

Early skin biopsy helps diagnose and manage severe skin conditions in babies.

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community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

in Transgender 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

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