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Is it possible to diagnose "lichenoid dermatitis' by a blood sample?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: A blood test would not be indicative, but a biopsy may.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: Dermatologists may be able to just look and know by experience or will need biopsy.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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