Skin Cancer Specialists Woodbridge VA

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

Local Businesses

Saeed, Marefat – Metropolitan Plastic Surgery

(703) 560-9583
14908 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Amir A Bajoghli

(703) 492-4140
2200 Opitz Blvd Ste 400
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Aesthetic & Laser Plastic Surg

(703) 491-5994
3945 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Mulligan, Jessica – Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 494-1163
1940 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Parra, Sylvia

2200 Opitz Blvd Ste 245
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Ali Moghtader

703-491-5159
14904 Jefferson Davis Hwy Ste 202
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Swan, Hf – Woodbridge Dermatology

(703) 491-1191
1982 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Metropolitan Plastic Surgery

(703) 491-9385
14908 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Dr.Jennell Nelson

(703) 922-1407
2200 State Route 642 #310
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Moghtader, Fay – Ali Moghtader Ltd

(703) 491-5159
14904 Jefferson Davis Hwy #202
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Yousefi, Jamal – Aesthetic & Laser Plastic Surg

(703) 491-5994
3945 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Shapiro Carol S

(703) 494-1163
1940 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Dr.Amir Bajoghli

703-893-1114
2200 Opitz Blvd # 245
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 494-1163
1940 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Bane Stephen M

(703) 878-0777
2280 Opitz Blvd Ste 340
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Aaa Dermatology Center

(703) 491-1191
1982 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Shapiro, Carol S – Carol S Shapiro Ltd

(703) 494-1163
1940 Opitz Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Marefat, Saeed – Metropolitan Plastic Surgery

(703) 491-9385
14908 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Carol S Shapiro

(703)494-1163
1940 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191


Ramin Ipakchi

(703) 499-8787
2070 Old Bridge Rd Ste 103
Woodbridge, VA 22192


Skin Cancer Specialists FAQ in Woodbridge, VA

Do you feel ill with skin cancer?

You can feel well and still have skin cancer Most people who find a suspicious spot on their skin or streak beneath a nail feel fine. They don’t have any pain. They don’t feel ill. The only difference they notice is the suspicious-looking spot.

What does late stage skin cancer look like?

Hard lump on the skin. Hard or swollen lymph nodes. Fatigue. Unexplained pain.

Does cancer spread faster after biopsy?

A long-held belief by a number of patients and even some physicians has been that a biopsy can cause some cancer cells to spread. While there have been a few case reports that suggest this can happen — but very rarely — there is no need for patients to be concerned about biopsies, says Dr. Wallace.

What does serious skin cancer look like?

In most cases, cancerous lumps are red and firm and sometimes turn into ulcers, while cancerous patches are usually flat and scaly. Non-melanoma skin cancer most often develops on areas of skin regularly exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, hands, shoulders, upper chest and back.

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 is the slowest spreading skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers in the United States and is the most common of all cancers. Typically, it is a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads to other parts of the body.

Can I have skin cancer for years and not know?

For example, certain types of skin cancer can be diagnosed initially just by visual inspection — though a biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. But other cancers can form and grow undetected for 10 years or more , as one study found, making diagnosis and treatment that much more difficult.

How fast do skin cancers progress?

Some forms of skin cancer tend to grow in a matter of weeks, while others grow over months, or even longer. While a number of factors determine how fast or slow skin cancer may grow in any one individual, some types of skin cancer are more aggressive than others.

What foods help melanoma?

Antioxidants, such as retinol, are important for a healthy immune system. Studies have found that higher intake of retinol-rich foods, such as fish, milk, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, and orange/yellow fruits and vegetables led to a 20 percent reduced risk of developing melanoma.

What skin cancers are fatal?

Melanoma, which means “black tumor,” is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It grows quickly and has the ability to spread to any organ. Melanoma comes from skin cells called melanocytes.

What cancers are not treatable?

Pancreatic cancer. Mesothelioma. Gallbladder cancer. Esophageal cancer. Liver and intrahepatic bile duct cancer. Lung and bronchial cancer. Pleural cancer. Acute monocytic leukemia.

What do cancerous sun spots look like?

The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue. The spot is larger than ¼ inch across – about the size of a pencil eraser – although melanomas can sometimes be smaller than this.