Skin Conditions We Treat
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancers are usually form on sun-exposed areas such as the scalp, face, neck, hands, and arms although they can develop anywhere on the body. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is a less common but more dangerous form of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from skin cancer.
Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people who:
- Spend a lot of time in the sun or have been sunburned
- Have light-colored skin, hair and eyes
- Have a family member with skin cancer
- Are over age 50
Early detection of skin cancer and prevention is very important. Most skin cancers are diagnosed by performing a small skin biopsy to evaluate the tissue under the microscope. Treatments vary from topical creams to surgical procedures including excisions, curettage and dessication, and Mohs surgery. Radiation and chemotherapy may also be indicated, depending on the type and extent of skin cancer. If you are concerned about a new, changing, or symptomatic skin lesion, or worry that you have skin cancer, please call our office so we can evaluate the lesion and do a full body skin exam to look for skin cancer: 360-254-5267.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancers are usually form on sun-exposed areas such as the scalp, face, neck, hands, and arms although they can develop anywhere on the body. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is a less common but more dangerous form of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from skin cancer.
Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people who:
- Spend a lot of time in the sun or have been sunburned
- Have light-colored skin, hair and eyes
- Have a family member with skin cancer
- Are over age 50
Early detection of skin cancer and prevention is very important. Most skin cancers are diagnosed by performing a small skin biopsy to evaluate the tissue under the microscope. Treatments vary from topical creams to surgical procedures including excisions, curettage and dessication, and Mohs surgery. Radiation and chemotherapy may also be indicated, depending on the type and extent of skin cancer. If you are concerned about a new, changing, or symptomatic skin lesion, or worry that you have skin cancer, please call our office so we can evaluate the lesion and do a full body skin exam to look for skin cancer: 360-254-5267.
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