If you have not, then it's time you should. The small, dark spot on your eyelid could be a dangerous, malignant melanoma of the eyelid skin, which could spread quickly, if you do not remove it.
The malignant melanoma of the eyelid is one of the rarest types of eyelid cancers, as it makes up to only 1% of the total cases of eyelid cancers. It appears like a small, black spot or lesion or masson the eyelid. Generally, people do not take the dark spot seriously so it does not come to their notice that they have any serious problem. Some people may even treat it like a benign mole and keep waiting for it to disappear on its own
The malignant melanoma eyelid needs to be removed immediately, through a malignant melanoma surgery. As the melanoma is a disease that spreads to other parts of the body, it's highly crucial to be removed before it has spread anywhere else. At the time of the removal, doctors also check the regional lymph nodes around the tumor to check if this cancerhas not happened to spread. It is important to remember that the tumor can only be removed, if there is not any metastatic disease, which basically means if it has not spread from a part of the body to another. If there are no metastatic disease and the tumor is thin and small, then the procedure will be successful and the tumor will be removed completely. However, it is still possible for the melanoma skin cancer to return, as it spreads deep inside the layers of the skin. In case it comes back, then the treatment changes to immuno therapy, radiation therapy or even chemotherapy.
The recovery is quick, if the malignant melanoma cancer has not spread. There will only be left a few scars after the surgery, the scars which can be removed with the help of facial cosmetic surgeries. Usually, the facial surgeries are suggested by the doctor, and they can be done as soon as the place has healed after the previous malignant melanoma surgery. In case that the melanoma has returned after some time, or it has spread, the survival rates after 5 years are very low. Although it's one of the rarest diseases of the eyelid, it causes death & constitutes a grave threat to life. It's highly dangerous and it needs to be treated in time, in order to get the best results.
The symptoms of this eyelid tumor consist ofthe simple appearance of a small, dark-colored spot on the eyelid. The spot will also evolve in time, it will look asymmetric and irregular, so there are low chances for it to be considered another skin disease. The small spot will also feel slightly different tothe touch.
When it comes to a melanoma skin cancer that has spread, the symptoms become more evident as the cancer spreads. Among the new symptoms, there can be fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, loss of weight, vomiting or more. However, found early, the melanoma doesn’t have too many chances to spread itself.
The causes of the malignant melanoma cancer vary. There are mutations in genes, which can increase a person’s susceptibility to the disease. However, another most significant cause of the melanoma is the UV radiation. The tanning beds are one of the most dangerous devices used today, by the Caucasian population (especially), to get a well tannedcomplexion. The Ultraviolet light from the sun is less damaging than the one from such tanning beds. It has a wavelength of 315-280 nm, while the Ultraviolet light from the tanning beds has a wavelength of 400-315 nm. The time when you use the tanning bed is also very important; using the tanning bed before the age of 30 can give you a 75% higher risk of developing melanoma than normal.
Spending a lot of time on the beach and in the sun also adversely affects the chance sof melanoma. The whiter the skin, the lesser is the amount of melanin in the dskin and the higher the chances of developing skin melanoma.
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In recent years, increasing numbers of skin cancers are being diagnosed by skin specialists. If diagnosed early, the cancerous tissue can be removed surgically and the cancer can be prevented from spreading to other tissues in the body. Malignant melanoma eyelid surgery is a skin surgery procedure that can excise the cancerous lesion and prevent metastasis.
Undergoing a surgery for tumour removal is a tough process and you must naturally be anxious to find out the cost of the procedure. The cost of malignant melanoma removal surgery depends on the type of treatment required and whether any reconstruction is necessary. Choose a surgeon and medical facility upon considering all the factors, and not just cost alone.
The Esthetic Clinic is a state of the art facility for skin care treatment and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. We have a highly trained surgical staff who are well versed in the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery. Our oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Debraj Shome, is an oculoplastic surgeon of international repute.
At The Esthetic Clinic, the oculoplastic surgeon specialises in all kinds of eyelid and orbital surgeries such as melanoma removal, carcinoma removal as well as eyelid reconstruction surgery should you need it after the removal of the tumor. You can rest assured that Dr. Debraj Shome will provide you with the best surgical outcome and excellent care.
If you are looking for treatment for melanoma in India, make sure you go to the right place. The best treatment for melanoma in India is where the doctors are really trained, experienced and good. Getting the best treatment for melanoma in India comes down to finding the right doctor like Dr. Debraj Shome, for yourself. The best treatment for melanoma in India is now available at a clinic near you.
India is a country where skin diseases are not taken lightly. In India, having a skin cancer or a skin disease can be a taboo. India is a country where it is considered criminal to have a skin disease. But getting the best treatment for melanoma in India is possible, because people are now trying to get diagnosed and treated early. And it all starts with having good clinics in India for skin and hair, like The Esthetic Clinics.
In India, appearances matter a lot. So if you are in India and have a skin condition, it may be a taboo topic. However, things are now becoming better in India. Now, people go for treatment for skin conditions in India early.
Skin cancer in India is lesser known about & not as common. This is because statistically, India has a fewer number of skin cancer cases, compared to the Western world. So, if you want skin cancer treatment in India, it will be made available to you. Getting skin cancer treatment in India needs finding the right oncologist. The right oncologist will help you get treated for skin cancer in India, by diagnosing it early and treating it appropriately.
Dr. Debraj Shome is Director and Co founder of The Esthetic Clinics. He has been rated amongst the top surgeons in India by multiple agencies. The Esthetic Clinics patients include many international and national celebrities who prefer to opt for facial cosmetic surgery and facial plastic surgery in Mumbai because The Esthetic Clinics has its headquarters there.