A Doctor uses a Skin Biopsy to diagnose skin conditions and remove Skin
abnormal tissue.
The three main types of skin biopsies are:
Shave Biopsy: A Doctor uses a tool similar to a razor to remove a small section of the top layers of skin (epidermis and a portion of the dermis).
Punch Excision: A doctor uses a circular tool to remove a small core of skin, including a deeper layer.
Excisional Biopsy: A Doctor uses a small knife(scalpel) to remove an entire lump or an area of abnormal skin, including a portion of normal skin down to or through the fatty layer of skin.