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New Derma Doc Wants To Biopsy My Scalp For Diagnosis. Do I Go With Dirty Hair And Active Yuk? Or Wash First, Since I Can't After?
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I only have the issue on the front of my scalp, near forehead. (Where it's most visible, of course) Biopsy spot and stitch will be somewhat visible. My hair is white and thin in this area.

posted February 11
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Hi Van,
Welcome to the SebDerm social website. I have it on my hairline also, and I went to the dermdoc with it "active". That way, they can see what you're talking about easier and biopsy the exact location. If I had to go out after, I would wear a hat with a brim I.e. baseball perhaps! I hope everything goes well. Good luck!☘️

posted February 14
A MySebDermTeam Member

Thanks, Kathleen. Going to call about it today. Hopefully the scheduler will know what the doctor prefers. But, I think you are right!

posted February 15

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