Detecting and removing skin cancer at JUVENIS

Skin cancer treatment Vienna

Over time, moles change or enlarge, change color, and sometimes new ones appear. In most cases, these developments are harmless - but unfortunately not always. Regular self-checks and specialist skin cancer screening or birthmark checks at the JUVENIS medical center in Vienna can detect any malignant changes at an early stage. It is particularly important to detect skin cancer as early as possible. This is because early skin cancer treatment increases the patient's chances of recovery.

Surgical skin cancer treatment

Treatments & therapies

Removal of skin cancer - skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS

If skin cancer is actually detected during skin cancer screening, it is removed by the experienced dermatologists at JUVENIS using dermatosurgery. Skin cancer treatment is carried out as an outpatient procedure. The dermatologists use local anesthesia for these operations.

Following the surgical removal of the skin cancer, you can go straight home again.

The cost of removing skin tumors, white and black skin cancer, etc. depends on the type of removal, size and location. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly team.

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

Treatment regions

  • Whole body

Before and after pictures

To give you an idea of the possible results of skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS Vienna, we show you a before and after photo of an excision of a squamous cell carcinoma.

The picture shows a carcinoma on a man's head, which has almost completely disappeared after treatment.

Before photo of the excision of a squamous cell carcinoma (Dr. Kristen-Eichhorn) on the head of a man. Skin cancer treatment Juvenismed ViennaAfter photo of the excision of a squamous cell carcinoma (Dr. Kristen-Eichhorn) on the head of a man. Skin cancer treatment Juvenismed Vienna

What types of skin cancer are there?

More and more people are developing skin cancer every year. Unfortunately, the sun is still underestimated. The good news is that skin cancer can be detected at an early stage and is usually curable. Early detection of skin cancer is therefore an important factor for healthy skin - in addition to a healthy amount of sun exposure and sun protection.

There are two types of skin cancer:

  • Malignant melanoma: the most dangerous type of skin cancer that originates from the pigment-producing cells of the skin

  • White skin cancer: This includes basal cell cancer, actinic keratoses and prickle cell cancer.

Both black and white skin cancer must be treated. The earlier they are detected and treated by a mole check at the JUVENIS medical center in Vienna, the better the chances of recovery.

Skin cancer screening and birthmark checks at JUVENIS

Black skin cancer - melanoma

Melanoma is an extremely malignant and aggressive tumor of the skin's pigment cells. It tends to metastasize very early via the lymphatic and blood vessels and is the most common fatal skin disease with an increasing number of new cases worldwide.

If melanoma is detected early, it is usually curable. Regular skin screening plays a decisive role in early detection. Unfortunately, melanoma is often regarded as a harmless mole for a long time and therefore diagnosed too late.

Suspect malignant neoplasms, for example:

  • Rapidly developing new moles

  • Moles that itch, bleed or change color and shape

If the diagnosis is uncertain, the mole in question is completely removed and examined under a microscope. However, the best prevention is annual dermatological skin cancer screening and dermatological examination in the event of doubtful new changes.

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

Forms of malignant skin cancer

In this type of skin cancer, a distinction is made between malignant melanoma and dysplastic nevi. Black skin cancer is further subdivided into

  • In situ melanoma

  • Superficial spreading melanoma

  • Nodular melanoma

  • Acral lentiginous melanoma

  • Amelanotic melanoma

  • Mucosal melanoma

White skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma (basal cell cancer)

There has been a dramatic increase in white skin cancer in recent years. While this form of cancer used to be considered a disease of old age, younger people are now increasingly affected. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer among the Caucasian population.

In Austria, there are 20,000 to 30,000 new cases every year. Basal cell carcinoma grows destructively like a cancerous tumor, but very rarely forms metastases. It is most commonly found on the face in sun-exposed areas, less frequently on the body and occasionally in several places at the same time.

Basal cell carcinoma usually begins as a small, slowly growing lump with blood vessels running through it. Later, depressions or ulcers often develop, which are bordered by a beaded edge wall of small nodules.

However, basal cell carcinomas can also be completely flat and look like eczema or a scar. Complete removal in healthy tissue is tantamount to healing. Alternatively, non-surgical methods of skin cancer treatment can also be used.

If the basal cell carcinoma is not removed in time, it can destroy not only the skin but also other adjacent structures such as cartilage, eyes or bones.

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020by e-mail to empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact formto make an appointment for a consultation or treatment.

White skin cancer: actinic keratosis & prickle cell carcinoma-spinocellular carcinoma

In addition to basal cell carcinoma, white skin cancer can also appear as actinic keratosis and prickle cell carcinoma. These are reddish-brown papules with a scaly or crusty surface that are rough to the touch. They typically appear on sun-exposed areas of the face, such as the nose, lips and bald head in men. Actinic keratosis is considered a superficial, spinocellular carcinoma, which in 10 to 20 % of cases develops into an invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Spinocellular carcinomas must be surgically removed immediately. Actinic keratoses must also be treated. In contrast to spinocellular carcinomas, this is usually possible with less invasive procedures (cryotherapy, photodynamic laser therapy, various creams, etc.).

White skin cancer and its precursors:

  • actinic keratoses

  • Prickle cell carcinoma/squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

  • Keratoacanthoma

  • Basal cell carcinoma/basal cell cancer

  • Bowen's disease

  • Bowen's carcinoma

ABCD rule: Distinguish birthmark from melanoma

Dangerous melanomas have typical characteristics that patients can look out for as part of a self-examination (ABCD rule). This self-examination should alert you to suspicious lesions. However, it cannot replace annual skin cancer screening by an experienced dermatologist.

Birthmark property Birthmark/Melanoma Melanoma property
Asymmetry

round & symmetrical

Asymmetrical birthmarkIrregular melanoma - skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS irregular shape
Bdelimitation

Regular limitation

Birthmark with clear boundaryMelanoma with rough and jagged borders - skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS Irregularly rough & jagged border
Colour (color)

Regular dark or light color tone

Birthmark with regular coloringMelanoma with irregular color tone - skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS Irregular color tone (light & dark)
Ddiameter

kleiner Durchmesser (<6mm)

Birthmark with small diameterMelanoma with a large diameter - skin cancer treatment at JUVENIS larger diameter (>6mm)

Team

Dermatologist Dr. Tamara Kopp from Juvenis in Vienna

Associate Prof. Dr. med. Tamara Kopp

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Dr. Christine Bangert, specialist in dermatology and venereology

Surgeon Dr. med. Christine Bangert

Specialist in dermatology and venereology
Dermatologist Dr. Elli Katherina Greisenegger at JUVENIS in Vienna

OÄ. Dr. med. Elli Katherina Greisenegger

Specialist in dermatology and venereology

Dr. med. Tamara Arnoldner

Specialist in dermatology and venereology

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