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Skin Scraping

A skin test that involves removal of dead cells on the surface of the skin is called skin scraping. These scrapings are removed carefully and examined in the lab for any pathologies. It is useful in diagnosing any fungal or bacterial infection of the skin. The skin is removed with the help of a scalpel blade.

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What does benign compound melanocytic nevus on my skin scrape test report mean?

Query: Hello doctor, I have gone for a skin scrape test. Could you please explain to me the test results that read "sections show rare small junctional nests of melanocytes associated with dermal nests and cords of similar cells showing architectural symmetry, maturation, and no cytological atypia"? Thank ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The report indicates that you have melanocytic nevus cells at the junction of epidermis and dermis as well as in the dermis. These cells are benign as there is no evidence of cytological atypia, meaning there is no evidence of any malignanc...  Read Full »

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