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Basal cell carcinoma - are there any procedures I could try to avoid disfiguring?

May 16, 2024
Asked By:KAK77 in Washington, District of Columbia

I have had a dry scaly spot on my eyebrow for years which I have always been assured by dermatologists that is was pre-cancerous spot. Biopsy done in April revealed basal cell carcinoma and was told I should get Mohs. Since it is in my eyebrow I will probably lose most of my hair and have a large scar. Are there any non surgical procedures I could try to avoid facial disfiguring?

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