Dermatologist ultimate guide to Basal Cell Carcinoma

[@andrealyddane653]

Nice to see info on skin cancer & other topics and not just anti-aging from dermatologists! Thank you! Not expecting an answer but would a typical PCP recognize these things as cancerous? I'm noticing my insurance really gatekeeps access to dermatologists.

[@maxchavez2152]

This was so helpful thank you I have a Basal cell carcinoma, sclerosing type On the side of my face that I need mohs for

[@markwolfe5705]

I believe I have basil cell on my eye lid thanks for the info , making a Dr appointment tomorrow as this is Sunday

[@marylawson3930]

I had a squamous cell carcinoma right in the center of my head. I had mohs surgery just last week and all is well. I chose to leave my incision open. It's healing nicely. I had a basel cell carcinoma on the corner of my right eye. Mohs surgery was very invasive and my surgeon really had a tough time with it. I think he did three excissions. In was stage 2. My daughter had a malignant melanoma. That was nasty as well. Thank you for this video.

[@doctor-abby]

Glad you and your daughter are doing well. 🙂

[@SL-ev7rb]

Thank you for sharing doc!!!

[@vickielynn1960]

Dr Abby, Diagnosed squamous cancer 10 yrs ago. I was just diagnosed with a rare disease called: Prurigo Nodularis. I also had gram negative in the beginning . I will have intense itching before it comes in, the itching can be severe but the pain is terrible. They bleed alot. Also I had muscle breakdown and Perifial neuropathy . Been to 10 Dermatologist. Also Raynards. Suggestions?

[@vickielynn1960]

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[@doctor-abby]

Prurigo nodularis is tough to control but often silicone gel sheeting over the lesions will help them heal and prevent itching and bleeding. You could talk to your doctor about topical steroids and antihistamines to help with itching

[@itsruckaswife7036]

Thanks for sharing this I wish I known it before I went for my appt with my extremely rushed plastic surgeon who did not explain what a 5mm punch biopsy was. Now I’m wondering why he didn’t do a sheet biopsy. I have what I assumed was a bcc right next to my tear duct / omto the side of my nose. I assumed I’d have MOHs immediately. I’ve been waiting nearly 3 weeks and at least now when I get the phone call I will know what to expect. Alarmingly though it did not look like any of the pictures and it had been there for at least 3 years. I have subbed and hope everyone watching gets the best outcome ❤

[@doctor-abby]

Have you got the results of the biopsy? You may want to call the office if not since 3 weeks is pretty long to wait for a biopsy result. Good luck

[@RealityTrailers]

What about the source of all cancers, where all cancers originate from? How do you remove the source of all cancers, which is the human being?

[@RJGa]

I watched a video with a very attractive woman who prefaced the her picture of a forehead flap with “look at me now, this is the after” If i had seen the forehead flap picture first, I would have never believed it could heal as well as it did.

[@doctor-abby]

Yes they’re really remarkable flaps

[@rozaucja8612]

Why do the biopsy and not cut out the whole thing right away? I am afraid of spreading cancel cells into my bloodstream through cutting it in the middle. Isn't its safer to cut around right away if I don't wantbto risk the spread? My life matters to me much more than aesthetics, so the benefit of not having a big scar is smaller than more successfully avoiding potential spread even if the risk is small.

[@doctor-abby]

Skin Carcinomas don’t behave like sarcomas or lymphomas so there’s no risk of spread when you cut through it. Also, the goal is always to try to cut it out in one go but often BCC and SCC are 3 dimensional under the skin and so what you think is a clear margin turns out to still have cancer present and you have to go back for another stage

[@catherinehillinger-vanoude8453]

are there homeopathic ways to kill off the topical cells...honey? B3? etc??

[@doctor-abby]

None that are proven. There is a topical immunotherapy that triggers your own immune system to target the bad cells. This is called imiquimod