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Review
. 2015 Nov;99(6):1305-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.07.004. Epub 2015 Sep 11.

Common Dermatologic Procedures

Shelley Yang  1 , Jeremy Kampp  2
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Review

Common Dermatologic Procedures

Shelley Yang et al. Med Clin North Am. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Dermatologists perform a wide variety of procedures on a daily basis. The skin biopsy is a fundamental technique that can be performed by all physicians who manage cutaneous conditions. Specimens should always be sent for pathologic evaluation, regardless of whether the sampled lesion appears benign. Postoperative care and education are critical for minimizing complications.

Keywords: Cryosurgery; Cryotherapy; Curettage; Dermatologic procedures; Excision; Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy.

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