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Asking for a friend: what are the benefits of biopsy with alopecia aerata? what could this test show/help to determine? thanks?

Q: asking for a friend: what are the benefits of biopsy with alopecia aerata? what could this test show/help to determine? thanks?

: It is a simple test and may help the dermatologist guide proper treatment

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is a simple test and may help the dermatologist guide proper treatment

Answered 2/18/2022

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A member asked:

Asking for a friend: what are the benefits of biopsy with alopecia aerata? what could this test show/help to determine? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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