A skin biopsy is used to diagnose or help treat skin conditions and diseases, including:
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Actinic keratosis
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Bullous pemphigoid and other blistering skin disorders
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Inflammatory skin conditions
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Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma
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Skin tags
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Suspicious moles or other growths
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Warts