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The subtype of your BCC is important (if more favourable subtype such as nodular vs more aggressive such as morphoeic or infiltrative) but also SCCs too (well differentiated is better, poorly differentiated much worse prognosis). You appear to be a young guy and the tumour appears relatively...
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...
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.
Smoking can definitely affect the graft. I really believe that quitting smoking, along with losing weight, are among the most difficult lifestyle changes we can ask people to make. But, if you quit smoking, everything will be better. That's probably an exaggeration, but not...