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I tell my patients that anytime we cut the skin, it will leave a scar. Whether that scar is noticeable to most people will depend on the type of biopsy taken (shave vs punch biopsy) and how deep the biopsy needs to be. Lesions concerning for skin cancers such as melanoma will need to be deeper than other biopsies and may leave a more noticeable scar.
Any time there is a removal done, there is a potential for a small mark or scar. Following good post care will minimize this very much, so please ask your dermatologist for the best post care to follow. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Mohs surgery may be warranted for a basal cell carcinoma on chest, if it shows aggressive histology under microscope, is large than 2 cm (3/4"), or has been previously treated. Under these circumstances the insurance is likely to cover Mohs surgery. You may want to discuss this with your...
As a general rule, if you keep a wound clean, moist and covered, it will heal twice as quickly as if you let the air get to it and let it dry out or scab up. It's an old wives' tale.... " let the air get to it, let it scab up... it will heal quicker." As a general rule, that is completely wrong....
I recommend SPF 30 to all my patients. Its best to read the instructions to find out how often it should be applied. His hat is a good idea for extra coverage. Usually skin cancers take 20-30 years to form but better safe than sorry is a good motto.
