Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment in India

Reyansh Mehta, a 58-year-old architect, spent...

Reyansh Mehta, a 58-year-old architect, spent decades working on construction sites under the intense Indian sun, rarely using sunscreen. For over a year, he noticed a small, pearly bump on the tip of his nose that would occasionally bleed when he toweled his face dry. He dismissed it as a persistent pimple. His daughter, concerned after noticing it during a video call, insisted he see a dermatologist. The dermatologist, after a visual exam and a painless biopsy, confirmed it was a basal cell carcinoma. She explained that while slow-growing and rarely spreading, it needed removal to prevent local tissue damage, especially in such a prominent location. She recommended Mohs micrographic surgery, a precise technique that removes the cancer layer by layer while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. Reyansh was anxious about scarring on his face. The procedure was done under local anesthesia in the clinic; he felt pressure but no pain. The surgeon took several layers to ensure clear margins. The recovery involved daily wound care with antibiotic ointment and keeping the area protected from the sun. The wound healed beautifully with a flat, faint pink scar that faded significantly over six months. Emotionally, Reyansh moved from denial and annoyance ('it's just a spot') to fear upon diagnosis, then to profound gratitude for his daughter's persistence. After recovery, he became a sunscreen evangelist for his construction crews and felt a relieved sense of closure, viewing the small scar as a life-saving mark rather than a blemish.