A new, changing, bleeding, itching, or unusual skin lesion should not be ignored. While many skin lesions are harmless, some may require further evaluation to rule out skin cancer or other skin conditions.

At SkinHealth by Dr. Safa Patrick in Mira Road, Mumbai, suspicious moles, growths, patches and other skin lesions are assessed through a detailed dermatological examination. When clinically indicated, dermoscopy and skin biopsy may be recommended to establish an accurate diagnosis.

Skin Cancer Screening and Skin Biopsy in Mira Road

Dr. Safa Patrick is a dermatologist and dermatosurgeon with advanced training in Dermatosurgery. Skin cancer screening examines lesions or changes that may need investigation; dermoscopy is a non-invasive magnified examination of lesion structures.

A biopsy may be considered for lesions that are new or rapidly changing, change size, shape or colour, bleed or crust repeatedly, are persistently itchy or painful, are unusual in appearance, clinically suspicious, or difficult to diagnose by examination alone.

A biopsy does not automatically mean a lesion is cancerous. It is a diagnostic procedure used to determine what it is.

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Dermoscopy and Skin Biopsy

Dermoscopy helps examine patterns not clearly visible to the naked eye. Based on findings, a lesion may be monitored, treated, removed or biopsied. Punch biopsy obtains a small circular tissue sample. Excisional biopsy removes a lesion, or an appropriate portion, for laboratory examination. Technique selection depends on size, location, characteristics and suspected diagnosis.

What Happens During and After a Skin Biopsy?

  1. Examination and discussion of the recommended technique.
  2. Cleaning, preparation and local anaesthesia.
  3. Removal of the required tissue sample.
  4. Laboratory or histopathological examination.
  5. Wound-care instructions and follow-up.

Following biopsy, the report is interpreted with the clinical examination. Further treatment, complete removal, monitoring or referral may be recommended.

Signs a Mole or Lesion Should Be Checked

  • A — Asymmetry
  • B — irregular or poorly defined Border
  • C — multiple or unusual Colours
  • D — increasing Diameter or relative size
  • E — Evolution over time

Persistent bleeding, crusting, ulceration, itching or a sore that does not heal also merit evaluation. These features do not diagnose skin cancer by themselves.

Skin Cancer Screening and Biopsy in Mira Road, Mumbai

SkinHealth provides dermatologist-led evaluation of suspicious moles, pigmented lesions, growths and unusual skin changes. Dr. Safa Patrick determines whether dermoscopy, monitoring, biopsy or another approach is appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Which doctor should I see for a suspicious mole?
A dermatologist can evaluate unusual lesions and determine whether dermoscopy, monitoring or biopsy is required.
2Does every suspicious mole need a biopsy?
No. Some can be assessed clinically and with dermoscopy. Biopsy is used when tissue examination is necessary.
3What is dermoscopy?
It is a non-invasive technique using magnification and specialized illumination to examine lesion structures.
4Is a skin biopsy painful?
It is generally performed under local anaesthesia. Some tenderness may occur after the anaesthetic wears off.
5How is skin cancer diagnosed?
A dermatologist evaluates the lesion and may use dermoscopy; a biopsy and histopathology provide a definitive tissue diagnosis when required.
6Should I see a dermatologist if a mole bleeds?
Yes. A lesion that repeatedly bleeds, crusts, changes or does not heal should be evaluated.

Consult Dr. Safa Patrick for Suspicious Skin Lesions

Do not ignore a skin lesion that is new, changing, bleeding, persistent or unusual. Early professional evaluation can determine whether it is harmless, requires monitoring, or needs further investigation such as biopsy.

Dr. Safa Patrick
Dermatologist & Dermatosurgeon
SkinHealth, Mira Road, Mumbai

Book a consultation for skin cancer screening, dermoscopy or evaluation of a suspicious mole or skin lesion.