An expert discusses features of a skin lesion that would prompt a skin biopsy in the diagnosis of locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (laBCC). Anna C. Pavlick, D.O.: Biopsies do not have to be done ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals who undergo skin screenings experience higher rates of biopsies and melanoma, according to a study.

A small handheld device called a dermatoscope is effective at detecting cancer. Could an extra 72 seconds in a routine skin exam help detect skin cancer? This month a group of experts from the United ...

Instead of surgically removing a sample of skin, sending it to a lab and waiting several days for results, your dermatologist takes pictures of a suspicious-looking lesion and quickly produces a ...

BOSTON ― Among dermatology residents and attending dermatologists, rates of diagnostic accuracy and appropriate biopsy recommendations were significantly lower for patients with skin of color compared ...

Vitiligo is diagnosed with a physical exam, blood test, and biopsy. A Wood's lamp exam helps distinguish vitiligo from other skin conditions. You can also regularly check your skin, hair, and eyes for ...

The NIH has awarded a $3 million research grant to CND Life Sciences to initiate a 3-year multicenter study to evaluate the validity of a skin punch biopsy test to determine risk for Parkinson’s ...

Here’s what eczema is, what causes it and how it can be treated and managed if it affects you or someone you love.

Actor Hugh Jackman knows a thing or two about the need to get your skin checked for skin cancer. The Wolverine star posted a 30-second video revealing his most recent biopsy on his nose during a visit ...