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Medical Conditions - Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is a skin cancer that originates in the basal cells, which are the cells that produce new skin cells when old ones die. They often look like a transparent bump on the skin surface and are common in the head and neck.

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Is the red spot on my nose something serious?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Well in my opinion this red spot does not look ordinary to me (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Does radiation therapy increase the risk of melanoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Post radiation therapy, the skin does suffer a burnt both immediate as well as on a long term.

Will scratching a mole affect the biopsy report?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. With your descriptions it seems that you have melanocytic nevus.

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Can changes in mole indicate recurrent basal cell carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a recurrence of basal cell carcinoma as margins may not have been excised. Therefore, it needs examination with dermoscopy to make a definitive diagnosis.

How to manage squamous cell skin cancer on the thumb?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with it.

Can a crusting and weeping sore indicate carcinoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Right now, your lesion has taken the shape of a scar.

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Could a sore on the leg for over a year indicate cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case.

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What is the best surgery for superficial basal cell carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The resection margin for BCC (basal cell carcinoma) depends on various factors, including type and size of BCC, histology, site, etc.

What is superficial basal cell carcinoma mentioned in my histopathology reports?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Your histopathology report indicates a superficial type of basal cell carcinoma.

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