Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why do tumors develop in the skin? how are they treated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Exposure: Skin tumors develop because of exposure to UV or cutaneous carcinogens. Majoiry are basal cell Ca, some squamous and melanoma. If appearance of superficial ulcer then Efudex (fluorouracil) (5 FU cream used) Otherwise excisional bx required if lesion enlarges. When pigmented wide excision for possible melanoma needed.
Answered 2/7/2015
3.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How can I remove this tumor under my skin on my shoulder.?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could an internal clicking in my head be connected to a tumor?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had few illnesses but recently I can feel small hard lumps under my skin that don't move. Tumors?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a tingling sensation in my head. Is it a tumor? Just a tingling sensation it is going on for 3 days
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
