Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment Novato

Basal Cell Carcinoma Removal in San Rafael & Marin

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common and least harmful type of skin cancer. This type of skin cancer is usually found on sun-exposed areas of skin like the scalp, face, ears, neck. Basal cell carcinoma starts as a small, pink, shiny bump that looks like it could be a pimple, however, it never heals. Often the spot ends up bleeding a little, which is one of the signs of skin cancer.

Basal cell carcinomas are very slow-growing and rarely spread to other parts of the body. Early treatment is almost always a cure. However, if left untreated, it can spread into surrounding tissue causing extensive damage. It can also invade deeply, and in this case, carries the name “rodent ulcer.”

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Treatments for Basal cell carcinoma

Doctors treat basal cell carcinomas in a variety of ways. Examples of treatment include:

• Surgical excision
• Curettage
• Desiccation (scraping and electrically burning)
• Topical medications (imiquimod and 5-fluorouracil)
• Radiation therapy
• Mohs surgery

For each basal cell carcinoma, the most ideal treatment can be chosen.  Although extremely rare, a basal cell carcinoma can metastasize, and in this case, must be treated with systemic medication.

Contact us to have a dermatologist examine the concerned area and determine if treatment is needed.