My dermatologist would like to biopsy a mole on my forearm. I know this involves removing some skin — should I be concerned about the pain?
My dermatologist would like to biopsy a mole on my forearm. I know this involves removing some skin — should I be concerned about the pain?
I recently had a skin cancer removed, and I’m worried about recurrence. I know I’m now at higher risk for more skin cancers, but can that same cancer come back even after it’s been treated?
The term “mole mapping” most commonly refers to the monitoring process for a patient who is at a high-risk for developing melanoma.
I noticed a small scaly patch on my forehead. It seems like dry skin, but sometimes it’s itchy and forms a little scab when I scratch it. I’ve had it for a while. Should I see a doctor just for that?
Q: Can a cancerous mole cause pain below the skin?
My father was diagnosed with a small squamous cell carcinoma on his ear. He says it’s nothing and refuses to go back and have it removed. What can I do to convince him he’ll be better off with treatment?