{"id":423,"date":"2018-11-21T10:05:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/skin-lesions\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T15:35:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T23:35:37","slug":"skin-lesions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/surgery-center\/skin-lesions\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Lesions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-514880133-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-514880133.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-514880133-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal\ngrowth or appearance compared to the skin around it. There are two categories\nof skin lesions, primary and secondary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary skin lesions are present at birth or are acquired\nover your lifetime. A birthmark would be an example of a primary skin lesion.\nSecondary skin lesions evolve from primary lesions or develop as a consequence\nof your activities. Melanoma resulting from sun exposure would be an example of\na secondary skin lesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span>, we diagnose and treat all types of facial skin\nlesions with an emphasis on facial skin cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Skin Lesions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facial skin cancer is the result of mutations in the skin\ncells that cause them to grow out of control. The biggest risk factor for skin\ncancer is ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and tanning beds. Those with fair\nskin, a history of sunburns and excessive sun exposure, moles, or a family\nhistory of skin cancer are more prone to developing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Skin Lesions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facial skin cancer is divided into three different types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Basal cell carcinomas affect the face, ears, and\nscalp, and are characterized by a pearly, waxy bump; a flat, flesh-colored\nlesion; or a brown scar-like lesion. <\/li><li>Squamous cell carcinomas are most typically\nfound on the face, lips, and ears. Signs include a firm, reddish nodule, and a\nflat lesion with a scaly or crusted surface.<\/li><li>Melanomas can occur anywhere, but are commonly\nfound on the head or neck. Symptoms of facial melanoma include a mole that\nchanges in size or color, or bleeds; a brownish spot with dark speckles; a\nlesion with an irregular border and parts that appears red, blue, blue-black,\nor white; and dark lesions on the mucous membranes lining the nose and mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few other types of facial skin cancers that are\nless common. These present with red or purple patches on the skin or mucous\nmembranes; firm, shiny nodules in the hair follicles or just beneath the skin;\nor hard, painless nodules on the eyelids or other parts of the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment for Skin Lesions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for facial skin cancer depends on the type, size\nand location of the cancer, as well as your overall health. Small lesions\nlimited to the surface of the skin can often be removed with a simple skin\nbiopsy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other superficial skin cancers detected early can often be\nremoved by freezing with liquid nitrogen or vaporizing with laser therapy.\nExcisional surgery or Mohs surgery for larger growths, can also be effective in\ncutting out cancer without causing damage to the surrounding skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When surgery isn\u2019t an option, radiation therapy may be\nrecommended. Chemotherapy involves the use of creams or lotions that contain\ncancer-killing drugs applied directly to the skin. This treatment is especially\neffective in cancers that are confined to the top layer of skin. For cancers\nthat have spread to other parts of the body, systemic chemotherapy is often\neffective. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A skin lesion is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. There are two categories of skin lesions, primary and secondary. Primary skin lesions are present at birth or are acquired over your lifetime. 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