Basal Cell Carcinoma

The most common and least aggressive form of skin cancer; arises from the basal cells in the lower epidermis.

Treatment of Skin Cancers

Surgical management of abnormal skin cell growths

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A more aggressive skin cancer that can spread; develops in the outer layers of the skin.

Melanoma

The most dangerous skin cancer; originates in pigment-producing cells and can spread quickly if untreated.

Electrodessication and Curettage(ED&C)
A procedure that scrapes off abnormal tissue and uses electric current to destroy remaining cells and stop bleeding

Removal of benign growths
Surgical removal of non-cancerous skin lumps like skin tags, moles, or seborrheic keratoses for comfort or cosmetic reasons.

Removal of cysts, lipomas/fatty tumors

Minor surgery to remove soft, fatty growths (lipomas) or fluid-filled sacs (cysts) under the skin.

Ear lobe repair

Surgical procedure to fix torn, stretched, or damaged earlobes, often caused by heavy earrings or trauma.

Incision and drainage (I&D)

A minor surgical procedure where an abscess or infected cyst is cut open to allow trapped pus or fluid to drain.

Cryosurgery
A technique using extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy abnormal or precancerous skin tissue.