Applied Evidence
9 tips to help prevent derm biopsy mistakes
The authors—with expertise in dermatology and pathology—provide pointers that can help you improve your approach to skin biopsy.
A 61-year-old Caucasian man sought care for a rash that he’d had on and off for the past 5 years. He’d seen several physicians, but none had been able to make a diagnosis. Topical antifungal creams and steroids provided some improvement, but the rash would always come back.
The patient was otherwise healthy and had no personal or family history of atopy or skin disease.
WHAT IS YOUR DIAGNOSIS?
HOW WOULD YOU TREAT THIS PATIENT?