A 41-year-old member asked:
I think i have cancer of the skin. was small pale flat growth for years now pinker and bigger and itchy?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alexis Harveyanswered
Radiation Oncology 38 years experience
Possibly: This could be a skin cancer and should be evaluated by your dermatologist.
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Dr. Timothy Mountcastleanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
Biopsy: Biopsy is the only way to know for certain.
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Dr. M. Christine Leeanswered
Dermatology 30 years experience
See doctor: See a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. A biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Any suspicious lesions need to be properly evaluated.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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