Your skin is your body’s largest organ, but it’s easy to forget that it needs the same level of care you show your other organs. At her Fort Worth, Texas, office, Betty Rajan, MD, and her staff of board-certified dermatologists are here to help you take care of your skin. Their services include the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. For more information, call Rajan Dermatology, or book your appointment online.
At Rajan Dermatology, you’ll find a team of dermatologists dedicated to helping you prevent and identify each kind of skin cancer.
The three most common types are melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Here’s what you should watch out for with each type.
This type of skin cancer can appear anywhere, even on skin that isn’t usually exposed to the sun. It usually looks like:
Most commonly appearing on areas of skin that have been exposed to the sun, this type of skin cancer usually exhibits as:
This type of skin cancer, usually appearing on sun-exposed areas, usually looks like a scaly lesion or a firm, red bump.
Skin cancer is caused by the skin’s exposure to UV rays, so the best thing you can do to prevent skin cancer is to practice sun safety by minimizing sun exposure and wearing sunscreen.
Be proactive about your skin’s health and watch for any of the warning signs listed above and coming to Rajan Dermatology for an annual skin cancer screening. The team of expert dermatologists can assess any moles, bumps, or other risk factors.
Should any issues arise, Rajan Dermatology, also offers skin cancer treatment.
If you’re diagnosed with skin cancer, don’t worry. Dr. Rajan and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will be effective for your specific type of skin cancer and its progression in your body.
For more information, call Rajan Dermatology, or book your visit using the online booking tool.