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Examination is usually sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other causes of pigment loss. Your doctor may also perform blood tests to check the levels of thyroid or other hormones, and vitamin...
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The diagnosis of vitiligo is usually made by observation. Progressive, white areas found at typical sites point Loss of pigmentation is one characteristic of vitiligo, as seen on this woman's hand. (Custom Medical Stock Photo. Reproduced by permis...
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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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