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A member asked:

Does a seborrheic keratosis require a biopsy?

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Dr. Seymour Beiser answered

Cannot hurt: It will confirm or correct the diagnosis..Go with the advise of your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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Could an experienced dermatologist diagnose a seborrheic keratosis via dermoscopy alone? No biopsy required for diagnosis?

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