Information and opinions on health from jotd at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1130/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1130/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1130/index http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1130/10382/expect-biopsy Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:27:00 -0400 jotd I have a birthmark on the back of my thigh that has recently raised.  The dermatologist would like to do a biopsy.  She described it as a scraping that will not require stiches.  Can someone explain the process and will it hurt?  Also, I actually saw a physician's assistant and not the actual MD.  Is this common?  Thanks http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1130/10382/expect-biopsy