I developed redness and pain on my scalp after a number of weeks of hair loss. I just saw a dermatologist (pwho wants to take a biopsy. She did say she did not see any scaling which i understand is a sign of lichen planus pilarus. She also wants to check for lupus. Is biopsy necessary? Is this the only way to diagnose these conditions.
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December 18, 2015
Answer: If your doctor recommends a scalp biopsy then you may need a scalp biopsy. Scalp pain is not normal
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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