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How do dermatologists test for skin cancer?

Skin cancer can be treatable when detected early. Cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancers, the most common forms of skin cancer, have been increasing for many years. Cancer.org states that 5.4 million basal and squamous cell skin cancers are diagnosed every year. However, dying from these cancers is VERY UNCOMMON, and the rates […]

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Skin Biopsy 101

Usually, a skin biopsy is done if your dermatologist notices an unusual-looking skin rash or blemish, or if he or she suspects that a mole might be precancerous or cancerous. A skin biopsy allows a trained physician to carefully examine the cellular appearance of your skin under a microscope. The skin sample is thinly sliced, […]