Skincare Faq

Most skin cancers start as changes in the skin you already have — or new growths that look unusual.

A yearly full-body skin exam is ideal for most people, but you should come sooner if you notice new or suspicious spots.

Not at all. Skin exams are visual assessments, no needles, no scraping, no discomfort.

Preventive habits make a huge difference.

Melanoma is less common but more aggressive. Non-melanoma cancers (BCC & SCC) grow slowly and are highly treatable.

BCC often looks like a shiny bump or a pearly spot.

SCC usually forms on sun-exposed areas

Not exactly, they’re pre-cancerous, but can turn into SCC if untreated.

Surgery is recommended when the cancer is deeper, fast-growing, or located in sensitive areas.

Most procedures use local anesthesia, so you stay awake but feel no pain.

Recovery depends on the size and location of the removed lesion.

Some scarring is normal, but dermatologic surgeons minimize it as much as possible.

These creams target abnormal skin cells and stimulate healing.

PDT uses a light-sensitizing cream activated by light to destroy damaged cells.

Yes, freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen is one of the quickest treatments.

Your dermatologist will choose based on the lesion type, depth, and location.