Skin Biopsy

A skin biopsy removes a small sample of skin for microscopic examination, and it is how dermatology gets definitive answers — whether the question is an ambiguous rash, a changing mole, or a suspected skin cancer. At Intracoastal Dermatology, biopsies are performed in the office under local anesthetic in a matter of minutes, usually during the same visit the concern is found. Dr. Blair Harris selects the technique — shave, punch, or excisional — based on the suspected diagnosis and where the lesion sits.

Skin biopsy procedures are performed to diagnose various skin conditions and determine the appropriate treatment plan.

Biopsy sites are small and typically heal with simple wound care over one to two weeks. We contact you with the pathology results, and if treatment is needed, the plan comes with them — including surgical options such as excision or Mohs surgery performed within our own practice.