Skin Biopsy (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Skin Biopsy Introduction
- Risks
- Skin Biopsy Preparation
- During the Procedure
- After the Procedure
- Next Steps
- When to Seek Medical Care
- References
- Authors and Editors
When to Seek Medical Care
Call your doctor if you have worsening pain, spreading redness around the site, bleeding from the wound, fever (temperature greater than 100.4°F), or other concerns.
Go to a hospital's emergency department if you have bleeding from the site that will not stop with gentle pressure, if you have a thick discharge (pus) from the wound, or if you have a high fever.
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