Types of Skin cancer diagnosed in India

Posted by Dr. Debraj Shome on September 12th, 2017

Skin cancer in India is the medical condition which is becoming most common and it is actually the abnormal growth of cancerous virulent skin cells. These skin cancers have higher possibility to outspread to various other parts of the body and become life-threatening. Early diagnosis and right treatment can sort out the problem in advance and it could be saving many lives.  Here is what you need to know about types of skin cancer that is been diagnosed in India.

Basal cell carcinoma, Melanoma and sebaceous carcinoma are the three types of skin cancer which is being diagnosed in India.

# 1 - Basal cell carcinoma – Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer which is usually developed in the basal cell and mostly it seems to be noticeable as waxy bump or small pearly bump that looks like a mole or pimple which does not subside. Recipients who are excessively exposed to radiation from the sun will be affected by basal cell carcinoma and at the same time it is the cancer which has minimum risk when treated in advance. Individuals with fair skin tone and with previous family history of the illness are more likely to get affected. Standard surgical excision or Mohs surgery are the best basal cell carcinoma treatment which can be carried out by highly-reputed plastic surgeon who guarantees to perform the risk-free treatment. Standard excision destroys the tumour by eliminating the cancerous area and also the surrounding region using a scalpel. Excised sections are microscopically examined to check if it is cancerous and does it have chances to proliferate and recurrence. Mohs surgery procedure that eliminates the tumour layer by layer and it is also microscopically examined to guarantee if it has cancer cells before stepping in to the next layer.

 

# 2 – Melanoma – Melanoma is one of the rarest types of skin cancers on the eyelid. It is noticeable like black pigmented or lesion of the eyelid or it also seems to be an extension of thick pigment from the conjunctiva. In some cases the recipients will assume it as a benign mole and waits for it to subside on its own. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment will undeniably increase the rate of survival from melanoma. Highly-experienced surgeons can perform the world-class Melanoma treatment in India who ensures to deliver the effective and safe end result. The tumour has to be removed immediately to cut down the overrun anywhere else in the body. It is utmost important to remember that the tumour can only be eliminated , if the tumour has not spread to any other body parts .If there is no chance of any metastatic disease and if the tumour is likely to be small then it can be successfully removed.  In case if there is any recurrence of the tumor then it can be treated by immune therapy, radiation therapy or even chemotherapy.

# 3 - Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is yet another common type of skin cancer which is formed in the sebaceous glands  within the eyelids, eyebrow. Developed sebaceous carcinoma typically seems to be yellow-nodule in the upper eyelid. Sebaceous carcinoma of eyelid is very dangerous since it can metastasize to the other body parts, tissues, and other lymph nodes which can causes serious threat when failed to detect at early stage. At the early stages of this cancer, the dermatologist may refer this medical condition as meibomian gland carcinoma, because this is the unique type of the sebaceous gland present at the rim of the eyelid. Mohs micrographic surgery, laser therapy, radiation treatment and cryodestruction are some of the effective treatments for squamous cell carcinoma

Recipients have to be cautious and leave no chances of the disease becoming cancerous and complicated. World-renowned facial plastic surgeon and cosmetologists can proffers wide range of exclusive and top-notch treatments incorporated with all cutting-edge techniques for beneficial of the recipients. World-renowned doctors and board certified plastic surgeon will guarantee to deliver the safe and risk-free treatment procedures.

About the Company:

The Esthetic Clinics are a chain of world class centers for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin, hair care. Currently the centers are in Mumbai, India. These centers are founded and headed by the internationally renowned and trained Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Debraj Shome and Dr. Rinky Kapoor, an internationally renowned Cosmetic Dermatologist. We offer the complete array of treatments for any abnormality affecting the face and skin.

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