Restore confidence in your skin with thoughtful, expert care from Dr. Aaron Burch and Dr. Jared Brackenrich at Seasons Dermatology and Aesthetics. Changes such as evolving moles, non-healing sores, rough patches, or persistent discoloration deserve careful evaluation. We offer skin cancer treatment, including benign excisions, to maintain long-term skin health.
What is Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer develops when abnormal skin cells grow uncontrollably, often due to cumulative ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun or tanning beds. It may appear as a changing mole, a sore that does not heal, a scaly patch, or a lesion that bleeds or crusts. The most common skin cancer types include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. While some skin cancers grow slowly, others can become aggressive quickly if left untreated.
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
- A mole that changes in size, shape, or color
- A sore that does not heal within several weeks
- Scaly, rough, or crusted patches of skin
- Persistent redness or irritation in one area
- A lesion that bleeds, oozes, or repeatedly scabs over
- Dark streaks or irregular pigmentation within a mole
- Tenderness, itching, or pain around a skin lesion
- Pearly, translucent, or shiny bumps on the skin
- Rapidly growing spots or raised nodules
- Asymmetrical moles with uneven borders or coloration
What Happens if Skin Cancer is Left Untreated?
When skin cancer is not diagnosed and treated early, abnormal cells can continue to grow deeper into the skin and surrounding tissues. Some forms may remain localized for a period of time, while others can become increasingly aggressive and spread to lymph nodes, nerves, or internal organs.
Delaying treatment may also lead to more extensive procedures, greater cosmetic changes, and a more complicated recovery process. Over time, untreated skin cancer may lead to:
- Progressive enlargement of the lesion
- Bleeding, ulceration, or persistent crusting
- Damage to nearby skin, cartilage, or deeper tissue
- Permanent scarring or visible skin changes
- Greater risk of infection within open areas
- Spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body
- More complex surgical reconstruction needs
- Higher likelihood of aggressive treatment requirements
- Serious health complications in advanced cases
How is Skin Cancer Treated?
During your consultation, Dr. Burch and Dr. Brackenrich carefully examine the lesion, review changes in its appearance, discuss your medical history, and assess risk factors such as sun exposure, family history, and previous skin cancers. If a suspicious area is identified, a biopsy may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the exact type and depth of skin cancer. From there, your treatment plan is carefully tailored based on your needs.
Skin Cancer Excisions
Skin cancer excisions are performed to remove cancerous skin lesions and help prevent the disease from spreading to surrounding tissue or other areas of the body. Skin cancer occurs when abnormal skin cells grow uncontrollably, often due to cumulative sun exposure or other risk factors. Common skin cancers treated with surgical excision include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and certain melanomas. During the procedure, the cancerous lesion and an appropriate margin of surrounding tissue are carefully removed under local anesthesia. The area is then closed to support optimal healing, and the excised tissue is sent for pathological evaluation to confirm complete removal and guide any necessary follow-up care.
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is an advanced, highly precise skin cancer treatment technique used for certain basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, especially in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face, ears, nose, or scalp. The cancer is removed layer by layer, with each layer immediately examined under a microscope until only healthy tissue remains. This allows for the highest possible cure rates while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
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Seasons Dermatology and Aesthetics is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, personalized skin cancer care with compassion and refined attention to detail. Dr. Aaron Burch and Dr. Jared Brackenrich follow a collaborative, patient-centered approach to protect your long-term skin health. From early detection to advanced surgical treatment, your care is tailored to you. Schedule your consultation for skin cancer treatment in Midland, TX, today.
