Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Most cases of squamous cell carcinoma can be cured when found early and treated properly. Today, many treatment options are available, and most are easily performed at the dermatology office.

Causes

Squamous cell carcinoma can take several forms:

Crusted or scaly area on the skin with a red, inflamed base
Persistent, non-healing, ulcerated bump or thickened skin on the lower lip
Wart-like growth or plaque
Red, scaly patches or bumps

Treatment

Surgery is often recommended to remove squamous cell lesions, particularly those classified as high risk.

MOHS surgery- involves excising the visible parts of a squamous cell cancer, then removing successive layers of skin that may contain cancer cells.
- Each layer is examined under a microscope for signs of cancer.
- Successive layers are removed until there are no cancer cells left in the area.

Protecting yourself from the sun & avoiding tanning beds are the 2 best ways to minimize your risk of any type of skin cancer. Apply sunscreen on exposed areas of skin, even on cool or cloudy days

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Meet our Medical Providers

Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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