Skin Cancer Specialists Allen TX

Find Skin Cancer Specialists in Allen, TX. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Allen, TX.

Local Businesses

Allen Ophthalmology

(972) 727-7477
3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 320
Allen, TX 75013


Tanya Rodgers, Faad

972-649-6644
1101 Raintree Circle Suite 250
Allen, TX 75013


Charles T Slack

214-495-6464

Allen, TX 75013


North Texas Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

(214)495-6464
711 W. 38Th Street Suite C-8
Allen, TX 75013


North Dallas Plastic Surgery

(469) 656-4370
3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 570
Allen, TX 75013


Peter Newen

(714) 230-2430
1105 N. Central Expy. Suite 370
Allen, TX 75013


Todd Alan Pollock

214-363-2575
1105 N Central Expwy Suite 370
Allen, TX 75013


Dr.Richard Ragsdale

(972) 747-4646
1105 Central Expressway North #2360
Allen, TX 75013


North Dallas Plastic Surgery

(214) 509-0270
1105 Central Expy N Ste 2310
Allen, TX 75013


Allen David D

(972) 747-5077
515 W Main St, Ste 102
Allen, TX 75002


Barrows Matthew Faad

(972) 390-9002
400 N Allen Dr, Ste 301
Allen, TX 75013


Todd Pollock

901 W. 38Th Street, Suite 401
Allen, TX 75013


Peter N Newen

714-230-2430
1105 Central Expy N Ste 370
Allen, TX 75013


Todd Pollock

(214) 363-2575
1105 N Central Expwy. Suite 370
Allen, TX 75013


Charles Slack

(214) 495-6464
1105 Central Expressway Suite 370
Allen, TX 75013


Charles Thornton Slack

(214) 495-6464
1105 Central Expy North – Suite 370
Allen, TX 75013


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Allen, TX

What happens if you ignore skin cancer?

These skin cancers will continue to grow if nothing is done to stop them. Extended growth can result in involvement of vital structures like the nose, eyes, ears, bone, tendon or muscle and can become disfiguring or even life-threatening. Fortunately, most of the time they grow very slowly.

How long can you let skin cancer go?

Because it can be quickly growing, it’s very dangerous to leave melanoma untreated. This skin cancer can become life-threatening within 4-6 weeks. The cure rate is high, however, if the melanoma is diagnosed and treated when it is thin or at an early stage.

Does vitamin D help with melanoma?

High circulating vitamin D concentration has been found to be associated with reduced melanoma progression and improved survival. Furthermore, reduced vitamin D serum levels have been reported in patients with stage IV melanoma compared with those with stage I.

Which is worse basal or squamous?

Though not as common as basal cell (about one million new cases a year), squamous cell is more serious because it is likely to spread (metastasize). Treated early, the cure rate is over 90%, but metastases occur in 1%–5% of cases. After it has metastasized, it’s very difficult to treat.

How do you know if melanoma is spreading?

If your melanoma has spread to other areas, you may have: Hardened lumps under your skin. Swollen or painful lymph nodes. Trouble breathing, or a cough that doesn’t go away.

What organ system does melanoma affect?

Melanoma can spread to parts of your body far away from where the cancer started. This is called advanced, metastatic, or stage IV melanoma. It can move to your lungs, liver, brain, bones, digestive system, and lymph nodes.

What are the warning signs of basal cell carcinoma?

A shiny, skin-colored bump that’s translucent, meaning you can see a bit through the surface. A brown, black or blue lesion — or a lesion with dark spots — with a slightly raised, translucent border. A flat, scaly patch with a raised edge. A white, waxy, scar-like lesion without a clearly defined border.

What part of the body is most common for melanoma?

They most often develop in areas that have had exposure to the sun, such as your back, legs, arms and face. Melanomas can also occur in areas that don’t receive much sun exposure, such as the soles of your feet, palms of your hands and fingernail beds.

Can a dermatologist tell if a mole is cancerous just by looking at it?

A visual check of your skin only finds moles that may be cancer. It can’t tell you for sure that you have it. The only way to diagnose the condition is with a test called a biopsy. If your doctor thinks a mole is a problem, they will give you a shot of numbing medicine, then scrape off as much of the mole as possible.

How long does it take for melanoma to spread to organs?

How fast does melanoma spread and grow to local lymph nodes and other organs? “Melanoma can grow extremely quickly and can become life-threatening in as little as six weeks,” noted Dr. Duncanson.

How do you know melanoma has spread across your body?

If your melanoma has spread to other areas, you may have: Hardened lumps under your skin. Swollen or painful lymph nodes. Trouble breathing, or a cough that doesn’t go away.