I have had 2 Superficial BCC spots successfully treated in the past with Imiquimod. Now I have this 3rd spot. My Dr said it may be an Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma. I believe it is only about 6 weeks old. It was not present in photos of my face in January 2016. It has been biopsied. I'm very concerned with the possibility it's the Infiltrative type of BCC.
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Great question. I do these all the time. In many cases we do leave them thick in the beginning for blood supply issues. If we thin them too much then they may not live. It also can be scaring beneath the flap and a little steroid injection can help. See your surgeon and review what they feel it...
Basal cell carcinomas– – if they are true skin cancers do not go away. They only grow in size over time and become more dangerous. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to determine exactly what you have and get proper biopsies immediately. Kindly wear an SPF 30 or above every day rain or ...
As long as you have no allergy to sulfa,I would discuss with your Mohs surgeon as he should advise you on this. I would suggest you should be evaluated by a board certified dermatologist experienced in this procedure to advise you properly and address your concerns.