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DEDICATED TO
SKIN HEALTH
SKIN HEALTH
SUN & AGING
Non-melanoma skin cancer is far more common and much less dangerous than melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers include basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma: bleeding and crusting, non-healing bumps of sun-exposed skin. After biopsy evaluation (see below), they can be treated and cured by different methods. Melanoma is a dark, black, irregularly shaped six millimeter or larger mole, growing noticeably and/or bleeding. Tribeca Skin Center recommends a yearly skin check, especially for fair-skinned & light-eyed individuals, people with a personal/family history of skin cancer or a history of numerous sunburns.
Skin biopsies are performed under local anesthesia to obtain microscopic evaluation. The most common type of biopsy is a "shave," no stitches are involved. Wound care involves gentle cleansing with soap and water or dilute peroxide, and application of antibiotic ointment under a band-aid daily until healed. Redness is to be expected; healing may involve only minimal scarring depending on type and site of biopsy.
Skin biopsies are performed under local anesthesia to obtain microscopic evaluation. The most common type of biopsy is a "shave," no stitches are involved. Wound care involves gentle cleansing with soap and water or dilute peroxide, and application of antibiotic ointment under a band-aid daily until healed. Redness is to be expected; healing may involve only minimal scarring depending on type and site of biopsy.
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