A skin lesion is a general term used for the different types of bumps, spots, moles or other growths that may appear on your skin. Most skin lesions are harmless, but sometimes they can be a sign of skin cancer or other health problems.
Depending on what type of lesion you have, your doctor may cut out all or a small area of the skin tissue and send it to a lab to be looked at under a microscope. This is called a biopsy. A biopsy may be done to figure out what the lesion is or to make sure it is not skin cancer.
If your child didn't have a biopsy or other treatment today:
If your child had a biopsy or other treatment today:
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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