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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
The most common type of skin cancer (also known as rodent ulcers) that does not behave aggressively and does not spread to other areas but do need to be removed. Find out more about this condition at the Northern Cancer Network.
View the full jargon busterDermatology Services (conditions of the skin)
Our services
Here you will find some of our specialist services provided in the Dermatology Department.
- Moderate to severe Psoraisis Clinic
- Connective Tissue Service
- Eczema Clinic
- Treatment of skin allergies
- Skin Cancer Clinic
- Children's Services
- General Dermatology Clinic
- Oral Clinic
Melanoma Screening Clinic
This “one stop”, open access clinic is available helps to quickly to rule out the possibility of a suspicious mole or other skin lesion being a skin cancer.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
The RVI is the only provider of Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the North East - an innovative and highly successful treatment for skin cancer.
