The skin biopsy is an invaluable diagnostic tool in ... of medications and help thwart self-excoriation and secondary infections. Biopsies allow for the rapid introduction of appropriate therapy ...

Rarely, they may take a small biopsy (sample of tissue from the ... cure up to 100% of skin infections caused by Candida.

Herpes infection is the primary infectious cause ... Doctors can usually identify it by observing the lesions. Occasionally, a skin biopsy may be necessary to rule out other conditions.

The skin is retracted and blunt instruments are used to ... The major potential complications of a nerve biopsy include bleeding, infection, scarring, permanent numbness on the outer side of the foot, ...