The skin punch biopsy
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Skin Punch Biopsy Explant Culture for Derivation of Primary Human Fibroblasts
Published on: July 7, 2013
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|February 2, 2011
Abstract:
The skin punch biopsy is a simple and safe office procedure which is a valuable aid in diagnosing many skin diseases. It can be performed in a few minutes and offers in most situations a very suitable histological specimen with a minimum amount of scarring and little or no pain or discomfort to the patient. The indications for skin biopsy, selection of a proper site and the technique are described.

