If there is a suspicious spot on the skin, a doctor may perform a biopsy. Taking a biopsy involves taking small pieces of tissue, also called biopsies, from the skin. An animation explains the process of taking the biopsy. It also explains how the patient should prepare for the examination.

More information about the different types of skin cancer that exist is available in the in-depth information of this Divi. In addition, an animation explains how the tissue examination proceeds after the sampling.