Khandait Skin And Hair Clinic

There are several types of skin cancers. The commonest are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and malignant melanoma. These are often related to sun exposure and some may have a genetic basis.BCC is often on the head and neck, and may look like a pinkish mole, pigmented growth or ulcer. They grow very slowly on the skin, and rarely spread to other organs. They are often treated successfully with skin surgery.SCC often looks like a scaly growth or ulcer which is increasing in size. It may spread to the nearby lymph nodes. Surgery is curative and may be combined with radiotherapy depending on the stage.Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer as they can spread very quickly to other organs in the body and become fatal. Melanoma may arise from any mole and not necessarily over sun exposed areas.

WHAT ARE WARTS?Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are usually skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat and smooth. The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing.

WHAT IS VITILIGO?Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which patients develop white spots on the skin that vary in size and location. These spots occur when pigment cells called “melanocytes” are destroyed and the pigment melanin can no longer be produced. Pigment cells are present throughout the skin, hair, mouth, eyes and some part of the nervous system and they can be damaged or destroyed in any of these areas