Skin Growth & Cancer Care
Not all skin growths are harmless, so proper diagnosis and treatment are important.
Conditions we manage:
Moles
Usually harmless but monitored for changes that may suggest skin cancer.
Warts
Viral skin growths that can spread; treated safely and effectively.
Skin Tags
Soft, harmless growths; easily removed if bothersome or cosmetic concern.
Precancerous Spots
Sun-damaged patches that may turn cancerous; need early treatment.
Skin Cancers
Detected early for better outcomes, with referral to specialists if needed.
Skin Growth & Cancer Care
Not all skin growths are harmless. Proper diagnosis and treatment are important to detect precancerous or cancerous changes early.
CONDITIONS WE MANAGE
Moles
- Description: Usually harmless but monitored for changes that may suggest skin cancer.
- Causes: Genetics, sun exposure, hormonal changes.
- Common Signs: Size change, colour variation, itching, bleeding.
- Diagnosis: Dermoscopy or clinical evaluation; biopsy if suspicious.
- Treatment Options: Observation, surgical removal, or biopsy as needed.
Warts
- Description: Viral skin growths that can spread; treated safely and effectively.
- Causes: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
- Common Signs: Rough, raised bumps; sometimes painful.
- Diagnosis: Visual examination by a dermatologist.
- Treatment Options: Cryotherapy, topical medications, laser treatment.
Skin Tags
- Description: Soft, harmless growths; easily removed if bothersome or cosmetic concern.
- Causes: Friction, aging, hormonal changes.
- Common Signs: Small, soft, skin-colored or brownish growths.
- Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation.
- Treatment Options: Excision, cryotherapy, or cauterization.
Precancerous Spots
- Description: Sun-damaged patches that may turn cancerous; need early treatment.
- Causes: Chronic UV exposure, genetic predisposition.
- Common Signs: Rough, scaly patches, redness, or persistent lesions.
- Diagnosis: Skin biopsy or dermoscopy.
- Treatment Options: Topical therapies, cryotherapy, laser therapy, or surgical removal.
Skin Cancers
- Description: Detected early for better outcomes, with referral to specialists if needed.
- Causes: UV exposure, genetics, weakened immune system.
- Common Signs: Non-healing sores, unusual growths, irregular moles, bleeding.
- Diagnosis: Biopsy, imaging, and specialist evaluation.
- Treatment Options: Surgical excision, Mohs surgery, radiotherapy, topical treatments, or referral to oncology specialists.
OUR DOCTOR
Our Doctor
Dr Karthik Sunki M.D
Dr. Karthik Sunki is a post-graduate in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad. “Healthy skin, healthy life” is a credo that our doctor wholeheartedly supports.
Achievements
During the years 2018-2020, Dr. Karthik participated in national conferences and presented three papers that won awards.
• Dr. Karthik Participated in the “Asia-Pacific Dermatology and Aesthetic conference” in Singapore in 2019, where he delivered a presentation orally.