We do the best punch biopsy in Nairobi, Kenya at our Almasi Skincare Clinic which is located in Fortis Suites, Hospital road, 8th floor, room 809. We see new patients on Saturdays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm.
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What Is A Punch Biopsy?
A punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small, round piece of the skin is removed by using a circular tool. The skin is then sent to the lab to be examined by a pathologist under a microscope to determine the cause of the skin and scalp condition.
A punch biopsy procedure is done in the Doctor’s office and it begins with the doctor first cleansing the area before removing the sample of skin. A punch biopsy does not leave a hole since the opening is closed with a single suture (stitch).
A punch biopsy in Nairobi Kenya is a relatively painless procedure since local anesthesia is first injected into the area to numb it.
Side effects of a punch biopsy include developing a scar at the site of the biopsy. Persons who develop keloids can also develop them after a punch biopsy.
Bleeding is another complication that can arise after a punch biopsy especially in persons with bleeding disorders like hemophilia as well as those taking blood thinning medications like warfarin and aspirin.
Infections can also develop after a punch biopsy especially in person with diabetes, AIDS or taking immunosuppressive medications.
Nerve injuries can also occur after a skin biopsy and result in numbness or pain.
Some persons can also develop allergic reactions to the local anesthetic medications.
Punch Biopsy in Nairobi Kenya Benefits
A punch biopsy in Nairobi Kenya can help make a diagnosis of the following skin and scalp conditions:
* Blistering skin conditions like pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceous, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, epidermolysis bullosa, paraneoplastic pemphigus, pemphigoid gestationis, linear immunoglobulin A dermatosis.
* Erythema nodosum
* Psoriasis
* Skin cancers like squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, kaposi sarcoma
* Ulcerative conditions
* Vitiligo
To book your punch biopsy in Nairobi Kenya call 0721 963 156
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FAQ
How much does a punch biopsy cost in Kenya?
At Almasi Skincare we charge Ksh 15,000 for a punch biopsy.
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