Does this look like an Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma? If not, then what type of BCC does it look like? (Photo)

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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.

Lenore Sikorski, MD · Answer

The best thing to do would be to wait for the biopsy results. If the result does come back as an Infiltrative BCC, these lesions are very easily treated with MOHs surgery. This type of surgery is the best approach for tissue  preservation  to remove the carcinoma.

Leo Kim, FRACS(Plast), MS(Plast), MBBS(Hons) · Answer

You can't tell from the picture, even with good lighting and magnification these things are very difficult to tell. Go see a specialist dermatologist or plastic surgeon with access to dermatoscope (lighted magnification tool) and have a low threshold for a biopsy. If it is only 6 weeks old you need to get on to it ASAP.
Wishing you all the best in your journey,
Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney

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