S Madani1, J Shapiro. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The scalp biopsy plays an important role in diagnosis and subsequent management of many scalp disorders. This simple diagnostic procedure can be time-consuming and frustrating for most dermatologists. OBJECTIVE: To outline an efficient technique for performing a scalp biopsy. METHODS: The technique of performing a scalp biopsy is reviewed and suggestions are made to make this time-consuming procedure more efficient. RESULTS: Sufficient specimen for histopathologic evaluation in a short perid of time is obtained. CONCLUSION: Attention to specific details in performing a scalp biopsy allows the physician to obtain a quick and histopathologically informative scalp biopsy.
BACKGROUND: The scalp biopsy plays an important role in diagnosis and subsequent management of many scalp disorders. This simple diagnostic procedure can be time-consuming and frustrating for most dermatologists. OBJECTIVE: To outline an efficient technique for performing a scalp biopsy. METHODS: The technique of performing a scalp biopsy is reviewed and suggestions are made to make this time-consuming procedure more efficient. RESULTS: Sufficient specimen for histopathologic evaluation in a short perid of time is obtained. CONCLUSION: Attention to specific details in performing a scalp biopsy allows the physician to obtain a quick and histopathologically informative scalp biopsy.