Hearing the words “skin biopsy” and “cancer” in the same sentence can be stressful. For many people, the biggest question after a biopsy is simple: do skin biopsies rule out cancer and does this result mean I’m in the clear?…
Seeing the phrase “lichenoid reaction” in a pathology report can leave you with more questions than answers. It sounds like a diagnosis, but it doesn’t quite explain what’s going on with your skin or what you should do next. At…
Spongiosis is a very common finding in skin biopsies and refers to a specific type of inflammation within the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. While the term may sound unfamiliar or even concerning, it is best understood as…
