Does one time severe sunburn cause a skin cancer? & what is the time for skin cancer symptoms to appear after the sunburn? & what r the symptoms? Thx
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Repeated Sunburns, especially in childhood, as well as intense and occasionnal sun exposures are Risk factors for skin cancers. If It s this one time, dont worry too much, rather reconsider your behav... Read More
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How can I get rid of facial moles? Are there any side effects to doing that?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Depending on the size of the moles and there type they can be removed with electrocautery, surgery, azote, peels, lasers etc. They might leave a small scar that we try to make invisible. Seek the advi... Read More
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I have a 1cm diametre very dark brown mole where a dermato said it is benign but can b removed It is hurting maybe due 2 constant rubbing with clothes etc... Wht shld i do? I am afraid to do a biopsy
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- You should not be afraid from biopsy. You can remove it surgically and send it to pathology for examination to have a 100% accurate diagnosis.
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For many years, I've had a black mole with a diameter of 1cm. I'm afraid it's skin melanoma. Should I go to a special cancer surgical clinic to remove it or a good surgeon can remove & clean it?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- You should let a dermatologist examine it and he will be able to let you know if it is benign and can be left or if it needs to be removed. Since it is small the dermatologist can remove it easily in ... Read More
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When does a mole become suspicious and when to get it checked?
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- You should worry if it is increasing in size, the color is not homogenous, borders are not well demarcated, etc. In any case, if you are worried check it.
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When I was a kid, I pierced a mole on my hand and this happened more than once (I sometimes felt pain because of piercing/healing in that time). Could this lead to a skin cancer in the future?
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Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Mole in general can change through the years and you have to be careful to have them checked if you see them change because they can become cancerous.so piercing through it might make the phenomena qu... Read More
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Does the CNSS, insurance, Cooperative of Government Employees.. pay for a mole removal? or is it considered as a beautifying thing? thanks in advance
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- They usually do pay for skin lesions if they receive a report from the surgeon prior to the procedure.
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Can I remove a mole without asking a dermato? means can I go directly to a surgeon and remove it or it can cause me skin problems for the future if removed without a dermato prescription? thank you
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Dr. Thierry Yazbek,
Surgery
- Yes you can remove it without a dermato prescription, your surgeon will excise the entire mole with a safe margin and the mole will be sent to be analysed.
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How much does it cost to remove a small mole?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- According to the CNSS, it should cost between 75 and 200 dollars.
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