Basalcellecarcinom

The majority of cases of skin cancer in Europe are basal cell carcinoma. The cases are almost exclusively related to exposure to the sun. People with fair skin have the highest risk of developing cancer. It is generally a good idea to avoid getting sunburned as this increases the chance of getting cancer dramatically. Using a sunbed to get a tan is a bad idea.

It is also a good idea to get to know your skin so that you are aware of changes in it. Together with a member of the family, you can, for example, perform a monthly check. Look for marks or blemishes on the skin that change, do not go away, or seem unusual.

Symptoms

Basal cell carcinoma can take many forms, such as a faintly transparent small lump, a black mark, a flat flaky red area or something that looks more like a scar. Most of the activity in basal cell carcinoma takes place under the outer layer of the skin, so it does not have to look like much.

Treatment

If the basal cell carcinoma is superficial, your doctor will probably give you a cream that counteracts tumour growth, or just remove it. In most cases, this is nothing more traumatic than removing a wart.

If the cancer is more advanced, the most common procedure is something called "Mohs surgery". Mohs surgery can take place in the doctor's office and is done by removing small pieces of the injury at a time and examining it for cancer cells. You stop removing tissue as soon as you can no longer find cancer cells. This is done to remove as little as possible and thus avoid unnecessary damage/scars in, for example, the face, where many cases of basal cell carcinoma occur.

Prognosis

Basal cell carcinoma is easy to treat and almost never poses a risk to life. However, it is a good idea to go to the doctor quickly to prevent the cancer from spreading and you then have to remove more tissue in, for example, the face that can leave ugly marks.

This is how Dr. Dropin can help you

At Dr.Dropin you can come to experienced dermatologists who can diagnose and treat all skin disorders. Dr.Dropin is committed to offering good skin services at a fixed and predictable price, and with a short waiting time.

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