1. Benign Skin Lesions
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Moles (Nevi): Most moles are benign, but some may need to be removed if they show signs of abnormal growth or have potential for melanoma.
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Seborrheic Keratosis: These are common, waxy, and benign lesions that may be removed for cosmetic reasons or if they become irritated.
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Lipomas: Soft, fatty lumps under the skin that are benign but may be removed if they grow large, become painful, or are cosmetically concerning.
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Cysts (Epidermoid or Pilar): Non-cancerous lumps filled with fluid or keratin, which may become infected and need removal.
2. Premalignant Skin Lesions
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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis): Rough, scaly patches that occur due to sun damage. These lesions have the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and are often removed as a precaution.
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Dysplastic Nevi: Atypical moles that may have irregular borders, varied color, or size. While not cancerous, they can develop into melanoma over time and are often excised for biopsy.
Techniques we use
Cryotherapy
The lesion is frozen using liquid nitrogen, causing the cells to die and the lesion to fall off over time.
Full Thickness Skin Excision
The entire lesion is removed with a scalpel, along with a margin of normal skin. The wound is then closed with stitches.
Shave excision
The lesion is shaved off the skin's surface using a blade, and the wound heals naturally without stitches.
Curettage
The lesion is scraped off using a curette (a sharp surgical instrument)