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Follow up on previous question: how does biopsy of facial skin happens, and does it need to be during flare up of redness or any time? thank u.

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Skin Biopsy: Most facial biopsies are done through punch biopsies. The punches come in all sizes and the lesion determines the punch size. You need to have a flare of your skin condition to make the biopsy relevant.

Answered 12/12/2013

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