We evaluate and treat skin lesions, including diagnosis, biopsy when needed, and removal or medical management, balancing medical and cosmetic goals for patients in Newburgh and the Hudson Valley.
What skin lesion treatment includes
Skin lesion treatment covers assessment of new or changing spots, diagnostic tests such as a skin biopsy, and treatments that range from medical therapies to in office removal. Our approach is to determine whether a lesion is benign, precancerous, or malignant, then recommend options that address both health and appearance.
Benefits of professional lesion care
- Accurate diagnosis, using clinical exam and biopsy when appropriate, to rule out skin cancer.
- Targeted treatment options, from topical therapies to office based removal, chosen for the lesion type and cosmetic outcome.
- Reduced risk, because timely evaluation lowers the chance of a lesion progressing unnoticed.
- Coordination with your primary care clinician and clear follow up planning for ongoing skin surveillance.
Our process for evaluating and treating lesions
- History and focused exam. We ask about changes in size, color, shape, symptoms such as bleeding or itching, and personal or family history of skin cancer.
- Photography and mapping. Documenting lesions helps track change over time and supports decision making for biopsy or removal.
- Diagnostic testing. When a lesion looks suspicious or the diagnosis is uncertain we perform a skin biopsy to get a definitive pathology result.
- Treatment planning. After diagnosis we discuss medically appropriate options. That may mean monitoring, topical treatments, or removal methods selected to balance safety and cosmetic outcome.
- Procedure and aftercare. Procedures are performed in office with local anesthesia when needed. We provide clear wound care instructions and arrange follow up to review pathology and healing.
- Long term follow up. For patients at higher risk we set up periodic skin checks and education about self surveillance and sun protection.
Watch out: Any new, rapidly changing, bleeding, or non healing lesion should be evaluated promptly by a clinician rather than treated at home.
What good work looks like
Good lesion care is precise in diagnosis, conservative when monitoring is safe, and cosmetically mindful when removal is chosen. Expect clear documentation, explanation of pathology results, and follow up arranged according to the lesion type and your risk profile. We aim for tidy healing and minimal scarring when procedures are performed, and for transparent coordination with your primary care provider.
Key takeaway
Professional evaluation and targeted treatment protect health and improve cosmetic outcomes. Early assessment of new or changing lesions is the best way to manage risk.
Why patients come to us for lesion care
We provide both medical and cosmetic dermatology services and emphasize clear explanations and collaborative decision making. Henry A Greenblatt, MD, leads the team and focuses on personalized plans that address the medical concern and, when relevant, the appearance of the skin.
- In office procedures alongside medical management for a full range of lesions.
- Care for adults and adolescents, including patients referred by primary care physicians.
- Practical follow up and coordination with other providers in the Hudson Valley.
Service area
We serve Newburgh, New York, and surrounding Hudson Valley communities including Beacon, New Windsor, Cornwall, and Poughkeepsie. Patients come from nearby towns for focused dermatologic assessment and in office procedures at our Newburgh location.
Learn more about our Newburgh office on our location page: Greenblatt Henry A MD | Horizon Family Medical Group | Dermatology in Newburgh.
Related services and topics
Lesion care is part of a broader set of dermatology services. For information on options and procedures that overlap with lesion management, see our pages on scar removal and general dermatology services. For deeper reading on removal techniques, visit our topic page about lesion removal options.
Frequently asked questions
When should a mole or spot be checked by a dermatologist?
Any new lesion, or one that changes in size, color, shape, or texture, or that itches, bleeds, or does not heal, should be examined. If you have a personal or family history of skin cancer, routine skin checks are recommended on a schedule we agree on.
What happens during a skin biopsy?
A biopsy is a brief in office procedure where we remove a small piece or the entire lesion under local anesthesia and send the tissue to a pathology lab for microscopic examination. Results guide whether further treatment is needed.
Are lesion removal procedures painful and will they leave scars?
Procedures are performed with local anesthesia to limit discomfort. All procedures that cut the skin carry some risk of scarring. We discuss expected cosmetic outcomes for each method and use techniques intended to minimize visible scarring while addressing the medical concern.
Can benign lesions be left alone?
Many benign lesions can be monitored safely. We recommend removal when a lesion causes symptoms, changes, or cosmetic concern. The decision balances risk, appearance, and patient preference.
How do you decide between monitoring, topical therapy, or removal?
Decision making depends on the lesion type, pathology if known, patient risk factors, and cosmetic goals. For example, some precancerous lesions respond to topical treatment, while suspicious lesions are removed for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Where to learn more and how to find us
Read patient reviews and get directions by checking our Google Business Profile. For related reading on mole checks and biopsy technique see our topic pages on mole checks and skin biopsy guide.