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A skin biopsy removes cells or skin samples from the surface of your body. The sample taken from a skin biopsy is examined to provide information about your medical condition. A doctor uses a skin biopsy to diagnose or rule out certain skin conditions and diseases.
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 biopsy. A doctor uses a circular tool to remove a small section of skin including deeper layers (epidermis, dermis and superficial fat).
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.

Why it's done

A skin biopsy is used to diagnose or rule out skin conditions and diseases. It may also be used to remove skin lesions.

A skin biopsy may be necessary to diagnose or to help treat skin conditions and diseases, including:

Actinic keratosis
Bullous pemphigoid and other blistering skin disorders
Dermatitis, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions
Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
Skin infection
Skin tags
Suspicious moles or other growths
Warts