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The risks and complications of a skin

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biopsy may vary depending on the

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location of the suspicious area of skin

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and the type of biopsy procedure

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performed . DR . Alvarado . Can you

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tell us more ? Certainly doctor music .

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The risks and potential complications

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of a skin biopsy can include , but are

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not limited to scarring bleeding ,

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discoloration , adverse reactions to

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anesthesia , infection , pain and

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numbness . At the biopsy site , the

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biopsy usually takes place at a

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provider's office or as an outpatient

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procedure at the clinic or hospital ,

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although complications after the

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procedure are uncommon , it's important

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to contact a provider immediately if

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complications do occur .