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If i took a skin biopsy, would i know whatever is wrong or skin problem i have?
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Pathologist: The biopsy should be done by a doctor, from representative lesion, preferable edge of the lesion, a fresh lesion and the specimen should be sent to a pathologist for examination.
Answered 4/13/2016
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