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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Skin Cancer?

Hi today I visited the doctors to show a spot I have had on my forehead for about 6 wks now. It comes and goes but last night I noticed it had a circle around it pale in colour. The dr said it looks like skin cancer and she wld send a letter for a referral to ss plastic surgeon . She told me it looks like it is a slow going one and it might take upto 6 weeks before I see a dr. I am now concerned and wondering if I should just go private
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello respected,

I can understand your concern,

well 2 types of common cancer that can affect commonly the forehead ,, bcc (basal cell carcinoma) scc (squamous cell carcinoma)

and usually both carcinoma are ulcerative in nature(initially can be patch), will bleed on minor trauma, and may be occasionally painful, and will slowly expand .

Another condition, like bowens disease also a type of pre malignant condition,should also be look for,

many cream like 5 flouro urecil , imiquimod, can be tried but results are uncertain..

best is you go for surgical excision biopsy, and do get done , histo pathological examination for confirmation of diagnosis.

Do take another dermatologist s opinion before going to surgeon,because skin cancer is not as that common, and your description is not truly in favor of cancer, it can be something else e.g. granuloma annulare (benign condition)

thank you
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Skin Cancer?

Hello respected, I can understand your concern, well 2 types of common cancer that can affect commonly the forehead ,, bcc (basal cell carcinoma) scc (squamous cell carcinoma) and usually both carcinoma are ulcerative in nature(initially can be patch), will bleed on minor trauma, and may be occasionally painful, and will slowly expand . Another condition, like bowens disease also a type of pre malignant condition,should also be look for, many cream like 5 flouro urecil , imiquimod, can be tried but results are uncertain.. best is you go for surgical excision biopsy, and do get done , histo pathological examination for confirmation of diagnosis. Do take another dermatologist s opinion before going to surgeon,because skin cancer is not as that common, and your description is not truly in favor of cancer, it can be something else e.g. granuloma annulare (benign condition) thank you