Skin Cancer

Skin Biopsies in Lynchburg, VA

Skin biopsies in Lynchburg, VA, designed to evaluate suspicious spots, unusual rashes, non-healing sores, and skin growths to help guide diagnosis and next steps.

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Evaluation and Testing for Concerning Skin Changes

A skin biopsy may be recommended when a mole, rash, growth, lesion, or skin spot needs closer evaluation. While many skin concerns are harmless, a biopsy can help your dermatologist better understand what is happening and determine whether additional treatment or monitoring is needed.

At Seven Hills Dermatology, we provide skin biopsies in Lynchburg, VA as part of our dermatology evaluation and skin cancer care services. Our dermatology team can examine your skin, explain why a biopsy may be recommended, and guide you through the next steps with clear, compassionate care.

Why Would You Need a Skin Biopsy?

A skin biopsy is a procedure that removes a small sample of skin so it can be examined more closely. It may be recommended when a skin concern cannot be fully diagnosed by appearance alone or when your provider wants to rule out a more serious condition.

A skin biopsy may be recommended for concerns such as:

Changing mole
Suspicious skin spot
Growth that is bleeding or crusting
Sore that is not healing
Unusual rash
Lesion with irregular borders or color
Spot that is growing quickly
Painful or irritated skin growth
Possible skin infection
Possible inflammatory skin condition
Concern for skin cancer

Because many skin conditions can look similar, a biopsy can provide important information to help guide diagnosis and treatment.

Types of Skin Concerns We May Biopsy

Skin biopsies can be used to evaluate many different types of skin concerns. Your provider will determine whether a biopsy is appropriate based on the appearance of the spot, your symptoms, your medical history, and any changes you have noticed.

Seven Hills Dermatology may recommend skin biopsies for concerns such as:

Suspicious moles
Moles that are changing in size, shape, color, texture, or sensation may need to be biopsied to check for abnormal cells or skin cancer.

Non-healing sores
A sore that does not heal, repeatedly crusts, bleeds, or returns in the same area should be evaluated by a dermatologist.

Unusual skin growths
Raised, rough, scaly, painful, or fast-growing skin growths may require a biopsy to determine what they are.

Rashes or inflammatory skin conditions
Some rashes or chronic skin conditions may need a biopsy when the diagnosis is unclear or symptoms are not improving with treatment.

Possible skin infections
In certain cases, a biopsy may help identify infection or rule out other conditions that can look similar.

Skin cancer concerns
If a spot has features that may suggest basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or another skin cancer, a biopsy may be an important next step.