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How Is Skin Cancer Detected?

lower eyelid - right eye - has a raised area - was looked at by Dr. in Ophthalmology clinic in VA hospital in Syracuse NY on Mar 3rd. Have been referred to same clinic for 3/25 for plastic MD. Biopsy has not been done as yet but have been told possible skin cancer - how can they know without biopsy and what happens next. Thank you!
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Skin cancer is diagnosed by looking at the skin. We have to carefully examine growths, moles, and dry patches.

To get a better look, a device called a dermoscope is used. The device shines light on the skin. It magnifies the skin. This helps to see pigment and structures in the skin.

If something that looks like skin cancer, it has to be removed ior part of it removed .The removed skin will be sent to a lab. This is called a biopsy. Skin cancer cannot be diagnosed without a biopsy.

A biopsy is quick, safe, and easy to perform. A biopsy should not cause anxiety. The discomfort and risks are minimal

Regards and Take Care
Dr De
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How Is Skin Cancer Detected?

Skin cancer is diagnosed by looking at the skin. We have to carefully examine growths, moles, and dry patches. To get a better look, a device called a dermoscope is used. The device shines light on the skin. It magnifies the skin. This helps to see pigment and structures in the skin. If something that looks like skin cancer, it has to be removed ior part of it removed .The removed skin will be sent to a lab. This is called a biopsy. Skin cancer cannot be diagnosed without a biopsy. A biopsy is quick, safe, and easy to perform. A biopsy should not cause anxiety. The discomfort and risks are minimal Regards and Take Care Dr De