Skin Cancer of the Eyelids

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Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms vary according to the type of skin cancer, but in most cases, the lesions are painless. They do not clear up on their own or with topical ointments. Over time, they grow larger and/or change shape and color. Sometimes they bleed, develop a crust, or discharge pus.



Diagnosis

The initial diagnosis is made by examination with a slit lamp microscope (instrument with a high intensity light source attached to a microscope) that allows the doctor to view the eye...Read the full article