Skin Cancer & Skin Surgery in Dubai

________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________

Skin Cancer & Skin Surgery

Role of Plastic Surgeons in Treating Skin Tumors and Cancers

Plastic surgeons are involved closely with the dermatologists in treating several surgical skin conditions. These may range from minor cysts to skin cancers.

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When to Suspect?

Skin cancer should be suspected if a scaly or nodular or ulcer-like lesion on the skin refuses to go away or seems to heal and come back. A skin specialist or your GP may be the first resource person to go to, however not all general practitioners have experience with skin cancers. Skin cancer is more common in the Caucasian populations. Persons from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa seem to be particularly prone to them. Sun exposure and sun light induced damage is responsible for over 85% of these. Sun light damages the DNA of the skin cells. After cumulative damage reached criticality, the cells go beserk and start dividing without control – the result is cancer. This usually takes 15-20 years.

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Skin cancers can be cured by appropriate surgery in most cases. Some can be destroyed by laser, freezing or cautery. A minority are treated by local creams. Plastic surgeons are able to offer these treatments with the best possible cosmetic outcome. Skin grafting or flaps, if needed, can easily be done by a PS.

Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy is offering skin cancer treatments in his practice; including reconstruction if needed.

Prevention:
For skin cancer prevention, prudent sun precautions should start from childhood. This includes appropriate clothing, sun screen creams, avoidance of excessive and prolonged exposure, being aware of one’s skin type and avoiding sun-tanning if one’s skin burns easily. Remember every episode of sunburn is a radiation burn!

Early detection:
An important tool is screening. This is best done by a dermatologist. Mole mapping service is also available to further improve screening accuracy and tracking of multiple moles over a long time.