Skin Cancer Screenings in Nashville, TN
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The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 20 percent of Americans will have skin cancer. The high prevalence of skin cancer makes regular screenings very important, particularly when you have a personal or family history of skin cancer. Early detection is vital to give you more treatment options and better results. Along with many advanced skin cancer treatments, Restoration Dermatology offers comprehensive skin cancer screenings along with biopsies of abnormal growths. To schedule a skin cancer exam, contact us in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Vineet Mishra looks for four types of skin cancer during a skin cancer exam:
- Actinic Keratoses (AK): This type tends to form after the age of 40 years and on regions of the skin that have been exposed to the sun, like the head, throat, hands, and arms. AKs appear as scaly, dry spots and are commonly deemed precancerous because it has the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma.
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): This is the most common type of skin cancer. BCC can form anywhere on your skin and might look like a pink spot or a flesh-colored or pearl-like bump. BCC has to be treated because it has the potential to develop into the nerves and bones, causing disfigurements and damage.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): This is the second most common form of skin cancer. Developing on skin that gets the most UV exposure, SCC looks like scaly spots; red, firm lumps; and/or sores that heal and reopen. All these should be removed to prevent disfigurement and damage.
- Melanoma: This type of cancer develops unexpectedly as a dark spot on the skin. Dr. Mishra uses the ABCDs to identify melanoma — asymmetry, border, color, and diameter. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, melanoma accounts for only one percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes most skin cancer deaths. For this reason, melanoma needs to be treated as soon as possible once it's diagnosed.
Checking Your Skin for Cancer
At your skin exam, Dr. Mishra will check your whole body for moles, birthmarks, and any abnormal growths. He might produce a mole map of spots to mark regions of concern and also to quickly identify new spots at future screenings. Dr. Mishra will explain to you how to perform a self-exam between your visits.
Sometimes, Dr. Mishra might take a biopsy of a suspicious spot. He will numb the skin, then shave a little sample. The sample will be mailed to a pathology lab for evaluation. When Dr. Mishra gets your pathology report, you will be contacted to hear the results.
Restoration Dermatology Reviews
Dr. Mishra did a great job removing a large spot of skin cancer from my scalp. He was very informative, calm & confident.
I received skin treatment yesterday from Dr. Mishra of Restoration Dermatology. Both Dr. Mishra and staff were awesome; I am totally satisfied with the care as a new patient. I highly recommend Restoration Dermatology for future skin care.
I was referred to Dr. Mishra by my former dermatologist when I moved to Murfreesboro from Texas in 2022. I have an inherited, chronic skin condition that makes me prone to squamous cell carcinoma. I made an appointment with Dr. Mishra for a skin exam. He listened to all my concerns without rushing, and then thoroughly checked my skin, taking 3 biopsies, 2 of which were positive for SCC. He really impressed me by calling me personally with my results, and 2 days later, he did Mohs surgery to remove the 2 new cancers. He's very kind and personable. His staff is the same way. If you have a skin concern, you won't go wrong by scheduling with Dr. Mishra!
Dr. Mishra and his staff provided outstanding medical care for my skin cancer. I would highly recommend him and his staff for your skin care.
I had a great experience at Restoration Dermatology to start my annual skin cancer screenings! Everyone was extremely nice & timely with my appointment.
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Early Detection is the Key
Knowing your risk factors and early detection are two important keys to the successful treatment of skin cancer. If you're due for a regular skin cancer screening, then contact our office in Nashville, TN. Whether you are already visiting Dr. Mishra for cosmetic treatments, are at high risk for getting skin cancer, or have worries about an abnormal growth on your skin, come schedule a skin cancer exam at Restoration Dermatology.