A skin biopsy removes cells or skin samples from the surface of your body. The sample taken from a skin biopsy is examined to provide information about your medical condition. A doctor uses a skin biopsy to diagnose or rule out certain skin conditions and diseases.

A skin biopsy is used to diagnose or rule out skin conditions and diseases. It may also be used to remove skin lesions.

A skin biopsy may be necessary to diagnose or to help treat skin conditions and diseases, including:

  • Queratosis actínica
  • Bullous pemphigoid and other blistering skin disorders
  • Dermatitis, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions
  • Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma
  • Skin infection
  • Skin tags
  • Suspicious moles or other growths
  • Verrugas

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