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What is a skin biopsy and how is it done?

This video is from the Animated Patient's Guide to Melanoma https://www.YouAndMelanoma.com, developed by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc. The mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community. To learn more about the MRF visit https://melanoma.org. Connect with the MRF online: ► Facebook:   / melanoma.research.foundation   ► Twitter:   / curemelanoma   ► Instagram:   / curemelanoma   ► YouTube:    / curemelanoma   ► LinkedIn:   / melanoma-research-foundation   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Video description: Melanoma expert Laura Ferris, MD, PhD, professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, describes how a skin biopsy for melanoma is different from biopsy for other skin cancers and what it can tell your doctor about your risk and treatment options. She also discusses newer tests, such as PLA, that reveal genetic mutations, types of biopsy and alternatives to biopsy in some cases.