After Treatment
After a Skin Biopsy
A skin biopsy is a simple, safe procedure. Here is everything you need for a quick, smooth recovery.
What is a Skin Biopsy?
- A small skin sample taken under local anesthesia for diagnosis
- After the procedure, the area is covered with a bandage
- Scalp biopsies for hair loss may require stitches
Digital Prescription
- A digital prescription for antibiotic ointment has been entered for you
- The prescription lists 2 options - you only need to get one
- Choose based on availability at the pharmacy
Wound Care
- Keep the initial bandage for 24 hours
- Then wash the area once daily with soap and water
- Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment and cover with a plaster (not gauze) until healed, usually up to 14 days
- For areas that cannot be bandaged (like the scalp), apply Vaseline to keep the wound moist
- If stitches were placed, visit your health fund nurse for removal within a week
Expected Side Effects
- Mild redness around the area - this is normal
- Mild tenderness or discomfort, resolves within a few days
- Minor bleeding: press gently with dry gauze for 10 minutes until it stops
What to Avoid
- Strenuous physical activity for the first few days
- Prolonged sun exposure until the wound is closed
- Swimming in the sea or pool until fully healed
- Smoking, which can delay healing
- After the wound closes, you can return to normal activities
When to Expect Results
- Biopsy results arrive within 4 to 6 weeks
- Waiting time depends on the laboratory and is not within our control
- Results will be available through your health fund's digital systems
When to Contact Us
- Severe pain not relieved by painkillers
- Redness spreading beyond the wound area
- Purulent discharge or bad smell
- Severe worsening swelling
- Body temperature above 38.5 degrees
- Bleeding that does not stop despite pressure
