MySkyn Clinic provides speedy diagnosis and skin cancer treatment for patients from Leeds.
You won’t need to join a waiting list for skin cancer treatment at our respected private clinic near Leeds. You will receive your skin cancer diagnosis and treatment at a time that suits you, with the highest quality care and follow-up appointments.
Call us on 01274 921 121 or by email at enquiries@myskyn.co.uk
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What is the cause of skin cancer?
Skin cancer is often caused by overexposure to UV rays. This can be due to over exposure to the sun without sun protection or by the use of tanning beds.
Where does skin cancer develop?
Cancerous cells can develop in the skin anywhere on the body but skin cancer is often found in exposed areas like the face and neck.
Is skin cancer serious?
Like all cancers, skin cancer can often be treated successfully if found early. If you have any changes in your skin you should consult your doctor.
Types of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma BCC is the most common type of skin cancer and most grow slowly.
These lesions are often caused by sun exposure and are commonly found on the face, neck and scalp. A basal cell carcinoma BCC usually spreads locally into surrounding healthy tissue.
If detected at an early stage this type of skin cancer can usually be removed successfully with surgical excision.
Squamous cell carcinoma scc
Squamous cell carcinoma SCC grows more quickly and may spread elsewhere in the body if not treated early enough.
Malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer that requires early diagnosis and extensive treatment.
All skin cancers should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible to ensure the best outcome.
When should I be concerned about skin changes?
Skin cancer can look different in different people, and even doctors often need to examine a sample from a surgical biopsy before they can make an accurate diagnosis.
You should see a consultant dermatologist if you notice any of the following:
- Changes to existing moles, particularly sudden changes in size or shape, or bleeding
- New moles that appear suddenly and grow quickly
- Spots that won’t heal
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Introducing Professor Sharif, Consultant dermatologist at MySkyn Clinic near Leeds
Professor Sharif is an NHS consultant dermatologist with wide experience in the surgical removal of all types of skin lesions, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Professor Sharif has over 25 years of surgical experience, and his knowledge of the most advanced excision, skin graft and flap techniques ensures excellent results for our Leeds patients.
You can read more about Professor Sharif Al-Ghazal here.
Skin cancer treatment at MySkyn
The range of skin cancer treatment services provided for our Leeds patients is as follows:
Surgical Excisional biopsy
Your surgeon will use a scalpel to remove the lesion and a margin of healthy tissue for testing. This procedure is carried out with a local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area.
Cryotherapy
For low-risk lesions, your surgeon will use liquid nitrogen to kill the cancerous cells.
Curettage & Electrodessication
Your surgeon will use an electric needle to scrape away cancerous cells from a basal or squamous cell carcinoma.
The creation of a skin graft or flap
If the surgical removal of your skin cancer has left a wound, a skin flap or graft can be created to cover the area and reduce scarring.
Histology
Sample cells removed during a biopsy will be analysed in a pathology laboratory to confirm the diagnosis. This information will be used to design a further treatment plan if necessary.
You can read more about skin cancer treatment at our clinic near Leeds here.
Further information about MySkyn Clinic
Our clinic in Bradford is only 10 miles from Leeds, and the car journey takes about 30 minutes.
Our Address
MySkyn Clinic
Allerton Health Centre
Belldean Road
Bradford BD15 7WA
Contact us
T: 01274 921 121
Directions to our Bradford Clinic from the centre of Leeds
Continue to Wellington Road/A58
Take M621, M62, M606 and A6177 to Beckside Road in Bradford
Continue on Beckside Rd to our clinic in Allerton
Location Map
More about Leeds
Leeds was a thriving market town in the Middle Ages. With a plentiful supply of sheep’s fleeces from flocks in the nearby Yorkshire Dales and foothills of the Pennines, it was an important centre for the trade and manufacture of woollen cloth.
Now Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire with a population of over 3 million ane is a thriving centre of commerce and culture.
Leeds has visitor attractions of its own, including the Royal Armouries Museum, which houses a national collection of arms and armour.
