Early detection of skin cancer gives you the best chance of recovery. Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center in Warrenton, Virginia, is a premier skin cancer clinic specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of the disease. The board-certified dermatologist and certified physician assistants provide comprehensive skin cancer screenings as well as biopsies when needed. If you have an abnormal growth or a history of skin cancer, book an appointment by phone or online today.
Skin cancer is not just one disease but comes in several different forms. Each one has unique symptoms.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. Common signs and symptoms of this cancer that sits in the deepest layers of your skin include:
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. It can show up as:
Squamous cell carcinoma often stems from precancerous lesions known as actinic keratoses.
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer that forms in the melanin-producing cells in the bottom layer of your skin. They often grow inside existing moles. Melanoma can create a mole that has:
Melanoma can spread to other parts of your body, so it’s important to contact Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center if you notice any of these signs.
Skin cancer can be hereditary, but other factors also raise your risk. These include:
If you have a history of skin cancer, you’re also at greater risk of additional outbreaks. The team at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center reviews your health history and risk factors as part of a comprehensive skin check to evaluate you for skin cancer.
The board-certified dermatologists develop your skin cancer treatment based on the type of cancer you have, it’s size, and any potential metastases. If you have basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, the team may have you undergo:
Melanoma treatment includes removal of the cancerous growth and sometimes radiation or chemotherapy, depending on whether the cancer has spread.
If you’re due for a skin check or have a suspicious skin lesion, book an exam at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center using this website or call the office.
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