Lecture 4: Skin Biopsy

What Will You Learn?

• What is skin biopsy?
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Site selection
• Procedure including different types and techniques of skin biopsy
• Storage and handling of specimens
• Complications
• Considerations for special sites biopsy - Scalp biopsy, Nail biopsy (including techniques), Mucosal biopsy, Palms and soles