EDU: Lab Tests - Skin Biopsies

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With AOSD (Adult Onset Stills Disease) we may at one time or another need

something biopsied to form a better treatment plan. Skin may be one area to be

tested to understand what type of rash is going on. It may or may not be part of

diagnosing your disease. Many here have had a skin biopsy and for those of you

who haven't, here some information on the topic.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003840.htm This link tells

about the types of biopsy on the skin. Basically, there are 3 types: Shave,

Punch and Excisional by scalpel or scissors. This link tells you how and why

each are performed or needed and how to prepare a child for one based on their

age from birth to 18 years

http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_biopsy/article.htm This link has pictures in

color and very detailed to help you understand what skin is. There is also a

skin health center on this web site

http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_biopsy/index.htm locate at this URL link. At the

top of the page on this link there are other links to articles and information

about skin biopsies. Use the ones you need or are interested in. There is a

" Search " bar at the top of this resource to type in other information needed and

tabs to help you find what you want to research. I like this site too.

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/skin_biopsy.jsp This link is

beneficial because it gives precautions to take like the need to stop blood

thinners before the procedure (discuss this with your doctor) and Key Terms

defined. Terms like malignant, benign, dermititis and so forth. For me, knowlege

is power and power takes away fear.

My hope is that the new EDU program helps you be in informed patient who

actively participates in his / her health care. It means you will understand and

work with your doctor to help you get better. It enables you to ask informed

questions, make informed decisions and protect your own health. You need to know

what you take, how it works, why you need it and any dangers to be aware of. I

personally know I need antibiotic protection before any procedure but sometimes

my doctor forgets. In such cases, being your own advocate helps everyone.

Smiles, Caroline 1st

Empress of CUs

(Beautiful Southern Oregon, USA)

We may not be able to change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our

sails.

May you have enough happiness to make you kind, enough trials to make you

strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.

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