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Lymphomatoid Papulosis

Skin Health | Last Active: Sep 26, 2022 | Replies (68)

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@barb12

I’m new here, and I have been suffering for the past year with possible LyP as yet I’m undiagnosed, I saw a dermatologist here in the UK after a 3 month wait time., his immediate response to my rash was LyP so I have been sent for a biopsy in 3 weeks. My concern is my current flare up is healing now, and I might only have scars and hyper pigmentation by the time I go for my biopsy.
Does anyone know if the lesions need to be active for a biopsy to be performed?
Thanks

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Hi, I just discovered this group, and thought I'd join to answer your question, altho now probably too late for your appt. I had a similar situation, where, by the time I went for the biopsy for a lesion on my leg, it was too late, it had pretty much healed. Then I wished I hadn't gone because they wanted to do the biopsy anyway and of course nothing showed up. I had gotten diagnosed just months ago then (it was in 2012), so was quite concerned. I didn't have any lesions again until recently (I've been lucky, I see from the reports of this group), but recently had some spots pop up on my arm. Was curious if I should get them treated or not, since the lesions are 'self-healing' they say. I had remembered the hemotologist telling me that, but not the leg lesion episode, which you reminded me of, so thanks for that! He's very good, btw, for those who might be in NYC. Dr. Bruce Raphael at NYU Langone center. He's curious, thoughtful, knowledgeable.