What is Nevus?
A nevus is a black or brown growth on the skin. It is very common; In fact, most people have 10-40 nevi on their skin before the age of 25. The vast majority are completely harmless. However, if one shows certain symptoms, it may have developed into melanoma or skin cancer. In this case it should be removed immediately.
What are the characteristics and causes of nevus?
It first appears in childhood, but there are also so-called congenital nevi that appear at birth. They can often change slowly over the years, changing color, rising, or disappearing altogether.
Nevus are clusters of melanocytes, which are cells that contain the protein melanin, which gives your skin its color. In general, melanocytes are evenly distributed throughout the skin, but when a patch of skin contains a larger than normal concentration of melanocytes it becomes a nevus.
When is a nevus a sign of skin cancer?
When evaluating a nevus' potential to become cancerous, the following signs are examined:
– Asymmetry: Benign is symmetrical, cancerous is not symmetrical.
– Border: If it is benign, it has clearly defined borders, while if it is cancerous, it has irregular, blurry or ragged edges.
– Color: If it is benign, it has a uniform color, whereas if it is cancerous, it shows color changes with shades of brown, skin color, blue, black, red or white.
– Diameter: A healthy one should be no larger than the eraser on the top of a pencil.
– Change: Change in shape, size or color is important.
If you observe any of these signs; have it checked immediately.
Dr. Dicle Sevük, provides the highest level of care and treatment, from your first consultation to your subsequent appointments.
Step one: Chat and examination
Muayeneniz ilk adımdır. Dr. Dicle Sevük, tüm sorularınızın ve varsa endişelerinizin ele alınacağı, rahatlatıcı bir sohbet ortamı sağlamaktadır. Konsültasyonunuzda, nevüsleriniz kontrol edilir ve birlikte hangilerinin alınıp alınmayacağı, ne şekilde alınacağı değerlendirilir.
Step two: Preparation and application
Depending on its size and location, it can be removed by shaving or excision. Small ones can be shaved easily. If it is to be removed surgically, local anesthesia is applied to the area where the nevus is located. It is then removed and stitches are placed to make the scar very light.
Step three: Options
Whether or not a laboratory evaluation will be performed after the procedure and depending on your preference, Dr. Dicle Sevük will inform you.
Frequently asked questions
1. Where will the procedure take place?
İşlem konforunuzun en üst seviyede sağlanacağı muayenehanemizde yapılmaktadır.
2. What are the anesthesia options?
It is performed under local anesthesia.
3. What is the recovery process like?
It may vary depending on the procedure performed. Stitches can be removed after about 1 week. Starting 24 hours after the procedure, you can take a shower by running water over it without touching it directly.
4. How long does the process take?
Processing time is around 15 minutes.
5. Is the price expensive?
Both the competition between private hospitals and the widespread use of the practice make prices more affordable than in the past.
6. Will there be any scars?
It varies depending on the treated surface and the amount of tissue removed; Dr. Dicle Sevük will inform you.
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