A biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to help render a diagnosis of skin cancers or inflammatory conditions. Dermatologists biopsy an area to confirm a diagnosis that cannot be rendered with the eyes alone. We need a microscope to be certain.
If a patient comes in with a mole, the dermatologist can closely examine the mole and suspect it may be skin cancer or a spot that could later become a cancer – but without a biopsy, we can’t know for s... 
Dermatopathology is the study of skin diseases seen with a biopsy. It requires a dual knowledge of skin diseases and pathology to interpret skin biopsies.
What is dermatopathology compared to dermatology? Dermatopathology is a specialization of dermatology and pathology that focuses on skin diseases. It requires extra training and additional board certification specific to skin diseases. A dermatopathologist is trained both in a dermatology clinic as w... 
ED & C stands for electrodesiccation and curettage. This procedure is also known as curettage and electrodesiccation (C & E).
ED & C is a method for treating certain types of skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma and superficial squamous cell carcinoma) through a series of scraping and cauterizing techniques. When used on the right types of skin cancer, it is highly effective in completely removing cancerous skin cells and preventing ... 
A skin spot referred to as a “precancerous lesion” is usually a specific sun-induced growth called actinic keratosis. It’s one of the most common issues we see in dermatology, and it’s what prompts most patients to schedule their dermatologist visits to start with.
After years of exposure to UV rays, either from the sun or tanning beds, areas with the most damage start to turn into rough, dry, scaly patches. The patches then develop into thick ... 
A skin excision is a surgery where we cut out damaged skin tissue. It is a full thickness removal — meaning we remove all layers of the tissue (epidermis, dermis, and into the subcutaneous fat layer). We then suture it back together with stitches for optimal healing.
What Types of Skin Problems Require an Excision?
Excisions can be done on malignant tumors or benign lesions.
For example, we can excise a benign sebaceous cyst that may be painful, enl... 
Mohs surgery is considered the gold standard for removal of many types of skin cancer.
What is Mohs Surgery?
This method spares the most amount of normal tissue and has the highest cure rates for many non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers. It’s the standard of care in non-melanoma skin cancers and is commonly used in the treatment of some melanomas.
It is minimally invasive and leaves patients highly satisfied with their cosmetic outcome. The proced... 
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What is a Wart?
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of skin. Although they aren’t dangerous, they are contagious.
What Causes Warts?
A common thick, benign growth with a rough surface, warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It’s spread by direct or indirect contact, or by touching other people or surfaces.
Many adults’ immune systems recognize this virus when they are exposed to it... 
Moles are the most common skin growth and there are several reasons to have them removed or checked. Moles that appear to be changing or any new moles after age 30 should be checked by our team. If they have atypical features, they are shaved flat and sent in for biopsy.
Normal moles may also need to be removed if they become itchy or painful, if they rub on clothing, jewelry or a hair brush. Moles may be removed for cosmetic reasons at a patient’s... 
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammation in the skin that is driven by the body’s own immune system. The inflammation in the skin causes the skin and creates red, itchy, and scaly lesions mainly around the elbows, knees and scalp. The chronic condition can appear as early as childhood. While it’s not contagious, psoriasis is a condition that is important to seek the help of a dermatologist.
What Are the Symptoms of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis t... 