Shave excision is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure where the doctor cuts off skin growths such as lesions, tumors, and moles with a sharp razor. The skin growth or lesion is then sent to the lab for analysis to check if it is cancerous.
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Is this growing spot on my face a young melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a melanoma in situ removed from my left middle finger knuckle. This has caused us to look more closely at other areas of the body. There is a small spot that was not there four months ago under my left eye. I started seeing it in photos after that faintly. It is now more... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In your recent picture, the lesion looks like seborrheic keratosis (harmless), it looks rough and raised. I cannot confirm what it is with this picture. I am sorry dear, the picture become... Read Full »