I Had Mohs Surgery on my Scalp Which Left Me with a Bald Spot. Is This Common?

October 3, 2010
Asked By:karenforer in Tampa

I may have another small bcc on my scalp (seeing a doc hopefully soon)....I would rather not have mohs again if baldness is the result. Is freezing or burning off an alternative?

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