Biopsy

[Matheous]

I have been to my local hospital with a skin condition which turns out to be chronic/incurable although benign.
The Doctor has asked me to accept a biopsy so she can be 100 per cent sure it's what she thinks. I have had the complaint for over a year now and its not uncomfortable-only having an occasional itch. The appearance is slightly embarrasing -but not easily seen as most of it is on the body.
My wife thinks I should NOT have a biopsy.
Any views on this one?
Thanking you in advance.

[bednobs]

do you knw why your wife is saying that? if it was me, i'd like to be 100% sure of a diagnosis, and not have it lurking in the back of my mind it could be skin cancer or something. i suppose it depends wheree the biopsy is to be taken from/how much it will hurt that would definately decide it for me as i am a big wuss

[shaneystar2]

Have the biopsy.I suffer from PLE and have had three skin biopsies over the years.It doesn't hurt ..they numb the area and scrape a bit of skin and flesh out and then bung a stitch in.You can have this removed a couple of days later. Mine were on my face but it hasn't left any scar.
It is probably something minor and curable but it's better to be safe than sorry.

[Matheous]

The Doc seemed not far from 100% that it's a rare form of dermatitis and actually named it within seconds of seeing....I feel that they just want my flesh for research. I am pretty convined it's not malignant as it well over a year I've had this without any significant change in appearance or otherwise....
-I AM trying to talk myself out of this! -I haven't been stiched up before!

[PinkFizz]

Hi - like Shaney I have PLE and also had a biopsy on my arm but I have been left with an obvious,though small,scar.

I would still have a biopsy though to be totally sure what it is.Just make sure they do it somewhere that can't be seen easily.

[Matheous]

Thanx all u guys 4 the advice......I'll probably go ahead although I don't like needles (or pain!).....