Lesions of Concern

Offering quick appointments for new concerns. Let us take the stress of a new spot off of your hands and into ours.

What Is a “Lesion of Concern”?

A lesion of concern is any spot that:

  • Looks different from your other moles or marks
  • Is changing in size, shape, or color
  • Bleeds, crusts, or does not heal
  • Appears new and unusual

Most lesions are benign—but identifying the ones that are not is critical.

Medical dermatology treatment and skin care at Greenville Skin Dermatology
Dermatologist evaluating skin lesions at Greenville Skin Dermatology

Common Lesions We Evaluate

We assess a wide range of skin findings, including:

  • Atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)
  • Changing or irregular pigmented lesions
  • Non-healing growths or sores
  • Scaly or crusted spots
  • Rapidly growing nodules
  • New lesions in adulthood

Each lesion is evaluated individually—because small differences can significantly change management.

Careful Evaluation

We take a focused, detail-oriented approach:

  • Visual examination with trained pattern recognition
  • Dermoscopy to assess structures not visible to the naked eye
  • Comparison with surrounding lesions

The goal is to determine—quickly and accurately—whether further action is needed.

Biopsy When Indicated

If a lesion requires confirmation, we perform a biopsy using the most appropriate technique:

  • Shave biopsy
  • Punch biopsy
  • Excisional biopsy

This is done efficiently, often during the same visit, to avoid delays.

Clear Next Steps

After evaluation or biopsy, you will leave with:

  • A clear understanding of the concern
  • Defined follow-up or treatment plan
  • No unnecessary waiting to decide what comes next

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