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Written by jason MF at 20 Sep 2002 23:43:24: Re: Dermatologist's inspection
As an answer to: Dermatologist's inspection written by Paul B. at 20 Sep 2002 23:27:36:
Thanks Doctor Paul for the info :-)
>> When going for a check up to the dermatologist, should one request for a biopsy or a visual inspection would be good enough to see if LSA has got worsen or better or leading towards cancer?
>Heh, Heh, let's not get too enthusiastic about having chunks removed! If the condition is controlled, the skin should look pretty normal, and the specialist would be looking for nodules or shiny hard spots reminiscent of the original disease. If these have recurred despite the steroid (or whatever), then he might perform a further biopsy to check, but random biopsy of apparently healed skin is of no purpose.