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Diagnosis is made on the basis of the appearance of the skin or scar. A skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other skin growths (tumors.
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A dermatologist can usually make the diagnosis of a keloid based on looking at the scar. In some cases, however, a biopsy may be necessary to rule out other types of skin lesions, such as tumors.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans. There are three main types.
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Skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin. Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal cells capable of invading and destroying other associated skin cells.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin. Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal cells capable of invading and destroying other associated skin cells.
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A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness.
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A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of living skin is removed from the body for examination, usually under a microscope, to establish a precise diagnosis. Skin biopsies are usually brief, straightforward procedures performed by a skin specialist (dermatologist) or family physician.
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