Surgical Dermatology

There are 3 main types of skin cancerBasal cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMelanomaTreatment for a suspicious skin growthSkin biopsy where a part of the growth is removed and sent for histologyTotal…

Skin cyst can develop on any part of the body. Most are benign and can be left alone. Some are removed as they will...

Benign skin growths do not require removal except When they develop complications and infection When they bother you or cause...

A skin biopsy is performed to remove a sample of the skin lesion and this is done under local anaesthesia. The skin sample is then sent for histology to determine…

Ingrown nails (onychocryptosis) are common and most often affect the big toe. The most common cause is improper trimming of the nails or tight-fitting footwear. Ingrown nails can irritate the skin…

Mole removal is often done forCosmetic reasonsMedical reason when a mole looks suspicious. A suspicious mole is removed and checked to see if it is a cancerous mole (melanoma) or a…