The evaluation of a skin lesion begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with a skin lesion may include:

• Skin bump
• Skin color change
• Skin lump
• Skin swelling
• Skin tenderness
• Skin ulcer

Tests are not necessary to make the diagnosis of a skin lesion.

Tests that may be used to evaluate a skin lesion include:

• Skin biopsy

For more information:

• Actinic keratosis evaluation
• Keloids evaluation
• Seborrheic keratosis evaluation
• Skin cancer evaluation
• Skin moles evaluation
• Skin ulcer evaluation
• Skin abscess evaluation
• Warts evaluation