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A member asked:

What risks are there of a minor penile biopsy in circumstances where a rash has not been receptive to creams?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Low: They are much less than the rash being bowen's / carcinoma in situ and turning into cancer requiring amputation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/19/2013

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