When treated early, Squamous Cell Carcinoma has an excellent outlook, with cure rates as high as 95–99%. Delayed or untreated cases may grow into deeper layers of skin or, in rare cases, spread to other parts of the body, which makes timely care essential.
High-Risk Patients
Some individuals require closer monitoring, including those with weakened immune systems, organ transplant recipients, or patients with multiple previous skin cancers. These groups benefit from more frequent skin checks and tailored follow-up plans.
SCC often appears as scaly red patches, raised nodules, or non-healing sores. Early evaluation by a dermatologist with biopsy ensures accurate diagnosis and timely, precise treatment.
While fair skin increases SCC risk, chronic sun exposure, scars, burns, and immune suppression can cause SCC in darker skin. Professional evaluation is essential regardless of skin tone.
Mohs surgery removes cancer layer by layer, examining each microscopically to ensure complete removal, maximize cure rates, preserve healthy tissue, and reduce recurrence, even for complex tumors.
Yes, untreated SCC can penetrate deeper tissue, invade cartilage or bone, and metastasize. Early detection dramatically improves outcomes, minimizing surgery and preventing life-threatening progression.
High-risk patients require personalized follow-ups, often every 3-6 months initially. Continuous monitoring detects recurrence early and allows interventions to maintain skin health and aesthetics.
In select superficial cases, topical therapies, cryotherapy, or photodynamic therapy may be used. However, surgical removal remains the most reliable method for long-term cure.
Legacy Dermatology prioritizes tissue preservation and aesthetic outcomes. Advanced techniques and careful reconstruction minimize visible scarring while ensuring complete cancer removal.
Yes. Post-treatment, patients must adopt sun protection, routine skin checks, and preventive strategies to lower recurrence risk and protect against new lesions.
Immune suppression, chronic inflammation, or prior cancers influence treatment selection, recovery, and monitoring. Personalized care plans ensure safety, optimal cure, and minimal complications.
Legacy Dermatology combines board-certified expertise, precision surgery, advanced diagnostics, and long-term monitoring, offering the highest cure rates, minimal tissue impact, and patient-focused outcomes.
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