How do I know if the growth on my eyelid is bad?
A growth, or lesion, on your eyelid, may cause you to be concerned about its nature. Most patients know that skin moles can become cancerous, which is true for all skin growths and eyelid lesions…
Diagnosis & treatment of eyelid skin cancer
Skin cancer is very common in the eyelids. There are certain characteristics that distinguish these tumors from a benign lesion, such as: Irregular margins, Central ulceration…
Characteristics of eyelid basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It originates from the deepest layer of the epidermis due to chronic sun exposure and UV damage to the skin cells…
What is the best way to eliminate cysts and benign tumors around the eyes?
Benign eyelid tumors are very frequent in children and adults. They can be solid or cystic in nature and may produce symptoms such as itching and irritation or may be asymptomatic. An eyelid tumor should be removed if the patient is bothered by it or if the doctor wants to rule out malignancy. In either…
The benefits of consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon
Oculoplastic surgery is not a new specialty, yet many patients are still unaware of its benefits. Oculoplastic surgeons are eye surgeons that have trained in plastic surgery of the tissues surrounding the eyes; i.e., the eyebrow, eyelids, tear duct and the orbit.
Diagnosis and treatment of eyelid cancer
When a person notices an unusual tumor or “bump” in the eyelids, the first thing they want to know is if the tumor is cancerous. Not every tumor in the eyelids is cancer but eyelid cancer is very common…
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