Will Fraxel Laser Help Treat my Skin Cancer?

I am a 53-year-old white female and I live in the harsh South African sun. I have a real problem with skin cancer on my face and I wish to know, will...

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How Do I Check for Skin Cancer Signs?

I'd like tips for making sure i watch out for early signs of skin cancer.

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How Long Does One Need to Apply Efudex for Results?

I was prescribed Effudex for AK. The doctor wanted me to apply twice a day for six weeks. I could only tolerate three weeks, the burn and pain was...

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Peel or Cream for Actinic Keratosis?

I had Mohs surgery on November 24, 2009. It was healing nicely and overnight a purple area surfaced in the incision line. It was biopsied. It is...

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How to Alleviate Side Effects from Aldara?

I have been prescribed Aldara for BCC(Basal Cell Carcinoma) and precancer on my entire face. Will I be toxic to my young grandchildren as with other...

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How to Tell the Difference Between Rosacea and BCC?

Since the birth of my son 10 months ago, I have developed Rosacea. I also have a history of basal cell (2 removed on my face with MOHS). I would...

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Malignant Acrospiroma of Eyebrow - Need a Mohs Surgeon?

My brother was diagnosed with malignant acrospiroma of eyebrow, had a wide excision, but with a positive margins. He is coming to USA for definite...

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Large Moles Possibly Melanoma?

I have a couple of large, flat moles, and a couple raised. They do not grow nor bleed or ooze; are uniform in colour; and are pretty symmetrical....

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New Cancerous Mole Growing Near Biopsy Site?

My husband had a biopsy on his chest and was found to have squamous cell cancer. He is scheduled for surgery in two weeks. We just noticed that he now...

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Does Basal Cell Carcinoma Still Pose Health Risk if Only Under the Skin?

I had a small lesion removed from top of hand 5 years ago by a local doctor by excision. Biopsy results indicated it basal cell carcinoma and...

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Recommended Liquid Makeup to Conceal Red Blotches Caused by Efudex?

Is there a liquid makeup that can be used to cover the red blotches created through the usage of Efudex during the 14-day regimen that is prescribed...

I Have a Bilateral Tumor on my Lash Line

It may be basal cell carcinoma what do you recommend

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Choosing a Dermatologist for Melanoma Screening?

I'm concerned about the aesthetics, of course. I have several sketchy moles, and haven't seen a dermatologist in 3+ years.

Will a Glycolic Help with Minor Pre-cancer Spots?

Will a Cancerous Growth Disappear, I.e. Basil Cell Go Away on Its Own? Can a Plastic Surgeon Diagnose Skin Cancer? (photo)

I have a pimple size bump between lip and right nostril. My elderly dermatologist said it is sebaceous and another younger dermatologist cosmetic...

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Have A Growth Between My Neck and Shoulder and Getting Worse. How Long is Too Long To Treat it? (photo)

I have had this growth for a few years.started out small and has grown more in the past 6 months.family doctor told me to freeze it about 6 months ago...

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Is It Appropriate for a Regular Family Physician (Not a Surgeon) to Perform Surgery on Basal Cell Carcinoma?

Is It Appropriate for a Regular Family Physician (Not a Surgeon) to Perform Surgery on Basal Cell Carcinoma?

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How Long Can I Wait Before Surgical Excision of Bcc?

I have 6 mm basal cell ca lesion on left trunk diagnosed by 4' 2012 biopsy. I have had for at least a year, and am scheduled to have lesion...

Invasive Squamous on Hand or 2 Month. How Quickly and Where Would This Spread?

How quickly and where would this spread. it has been on back of hand for 2 months. mohs scheduled for tomorrow, i'm very scared. it grew large...

Will a Physical Sunscreen Work on Top of a Moisturizer or Makeup?

My sunscreen is titanium dioxide/zinc oxide based and I often reapply it throughout the day on top of my makeup in order to maintain protection. Is...