Former President Biden recently had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead, his spokesperson confirmed Thursday. The big picture: Kelly Scully, the spokesperson, share a brief statement to outlets including Axios on Biden's treatment after images emerged of the 82-year-old leaving church in Delaware with what appeared to be a gash on his head over the Labor Day weekend.

Former president Joe Biden underwent a procedure that involves cutting away layers of skin until there are no longer signs of cancer, his spokesperson said.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has undergone Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead. The update followed public concern after Biden was seen with a fresh scar on his head earlier this week.