Skin Cancer: Q&A
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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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