A Skin Biopsy is a simple, minor, in-office procedure to get a definitive answer for a skin condition. Your doctor will numb the area and remove a tiny piece of skin—either by a small "punch" or a "shave." This sample is then examined by our pathologists. It is the gold-standard, 100% conclusive way to distinguish between a benign (harmless) mole and a melanoma, or to diagnose inflammatory conditions like psoriasis or eczema. This is a routine, low-risk procedure. It's the fastest and most direct path to move from worrying about a spot to knowing exactly what it is and getting the right treatment.