×
Please select City And Area.
Doctors Near You for Basal Cell Carcinoma in San estanislao
restless leg syndrome treatment



Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that originates from the basal cells, which are found in the lower part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. BCC is the most common form of skin cancer and is known for its slow growth and low likelihood of metastasizing to other parts of the body. It typically presents as a pearly or waxy bump, a flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion, or a sore that bleeds, oozes, or crusts and does not heal. It usually occurs in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, and ears. The primary cause of basal cell carcinoma is prolonged and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Other risk factors include a history of sunburns, use of tanning beds, having fair skin, and a family history of skin cancer. Individuals with weakened immune systems or those who have been exposed to certain chemicals or radiation are also at higher risk. Genetic mutations in the basal cells, often induced by UV radiation, lead to the uncontrolled growth of these cells, forming cancerous lesions.
Treatment for basal cell carcinoma typically involves surgical removal of the cancerous tissue. The most common surgical methods include Mohs micrographic surgery, which involves removing the cancerous cells layer by layer while preserving healthy tissue, and curettage and electrodessication, where the cancer is scraped off and the area is cauterized. For superficial BCCs, topical chemotherapy or immunotherapy creams may be used. Cryotherapy, which involves freezing the cancerous cells with liquid nitrogen, and laser therapy are other potential treatments. Radiation therapy may be considered for patients who are not surgical candidates or have BCC in areas difficult to treat surgically. Regular follow-up and monitoring are important to detect any recurrence or new lesions early.
- Travel Medicine Specialist in San estanislao
- Infertility Specialist in San estanislao
- Neurological Intensive Care Specialist in San estanislao
- Hepatobiliary Oncologist in San estanislao
- Brain Cancer Specialist in San estanislao
- Audiologist in San estanislao
- Family Medicine Specialist in San estanislao
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Specialist in San estanislao
- Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist in San estanislao
- Pediatric Hematologist in San estanislao
- Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in San estanislao
- Cardiologist in San estanislao
- Population Health Specialist in San estanislao
- Movement Disorder Specialist in San estanislao
- Brachial Plexus Decompression And Neurolysis in San estanislao
- Thoracic Spine Fractures And Dislocations in San estanislao
- Ascending Cholangitis in San estanislao
- Metoidioplasty in San estanislao
- Mitral Valve Annuloplasty in San estanislao
- Exeresis in San estanislao
- Psychodynamic Therapy in San estanislao
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) in San estanislao
- Neurological Emergencies services in San estanislao
- Spinal Surgery Services in San estanislao
- Residential Treatment Services in San estanislao
- Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery in San estanislao
- Post-Treatment Care in San estanislao
- Pre-Travel Consultation and Risk Assessment in San estanislao
- Neuropathology Second Opinion Services in San estanislao
- Parasitology in San estanislao
- Health Education And Promotion in San estanislao
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in San estanislao
- Pediatric Emergency Services in San estanislao
- Fetal Monitoring in San estanislao
- Managing Transfusion Reactions in San estanislao
- Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome Diagnosis and Management in San estanislao
- Veterinary Services in San estanislao
- Physical Therapy (PT) in San estanislao
- Radiology Services in San estanislao
- Cytopathology Services in San estanislao
- Low Vision Rehabilitation in San estanislao
- Oral Infections and Abscesses in San estanislao