Dr. Samhitha Reddy
Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FISCP, DMAS
- 8 Yrs
- ASCRS Member
General Surgery · Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin Tumour Treatment in Hyderabad: Expert Care at Lux Hospitals
Most growths on the skin are entirely harmless: moles, skin tags, cysts and warts that have been there for years. A small number are not, and the ones that matter are usually distinguishable by how they have changed rather than by how they look on any single day.
A lesion that is new, growing, changing colour, bleeding or refusing to heal deserves a proper look. Our surgeons at Lux Hospitals, HITEC CITY assess, biopsy and excise skin tumours with clear margins, and every specimen goes for histopathology.
- Accurate Diagnosis
- Clear-Margin Excision
- Day-Care Procedure
What are Skin Tumours?
A skin tumour is any abnormal growth of cells in the skin. The great majority are benign (moles, seborrhoeic keratoses, lipomas, sebaceous cysts, skin tags and dermatofibromas) and cause no harm beyond appearance or irritation.
The malignant ones fall into three main types. Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest, grows slowly, and very rarely spreads, but it does erode locally if left. Squamous cell carcinoma grows faster and can spread to lymph nodes. Melanoma is the least common of the three and the most serious, because it can spread early, which is exactly why it is worth catching early.
The distinction between these cannot be made reliably by eye, even by an experienced surgeon. That is why anything suspicious is biopsied or excised and examined under a microscope, rather than watched and hoped about.
Causes & Risk Factors
Ultraviolet exposure is the dominant cause of skin cancer, and it is the one factor almost entirely within your control.
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Sun exposure
Cumulative ultraviolet exposure damages DNA in skin cells. It is the single largest risk factor for all three types of skin cancer.
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Sunburn history
Episodes of severe blistering sunburn, particularly in childhood, substantially increase melanoma risk decades later.
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Family history
A first-degree relative with melanoma raises your own risk considerably, and warrants a lower threshold for having lesions checked.
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Fair skin and many moles
Lighter skin types burn more readily, and having more than fifty moles is an independent risk factor for melanoma.
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A compromised immune system
Organ transplant recipients, people on long-term immunosuppression and those with HIV develop skin cancers considerably more often.
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Chemical exposure
Arsenic, industrial tars and certain occupational chemicals are established causes of squamous cell carcinoma.
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Previous radiotherapy
Skin within a previously irradiated field carries a raised long-term risk of developing tumours.
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Chronic wounds and scars
Squamous cell carcinoma can arise in long-standing ulcers, burns scars and chronic inflammatory skin conditions.
Sun protection genuinely works, and it works at any age. Shade in the middle of the day, covering up, and daily sunscreen reduce the risk of every type of skin cancer.
Signs & Symptoms of Skin Tumours
Change is the thing to watch for. A lesion that has looked the same for twenty years is far less concerning than one that has altered over three months.
Common benign features
- A mole that has been present for years and looks unchanged
- Symmetrical shape with a smooth, even border
- A single uniform colour throughout
- Soft, mobile lumps under the skin such as lipomas or cysts
- Rough, waxy, "stuck-on" patches typical of seborrhoeic keratosis
Warning signs: the ABCDE rule
- Asymmetry: one half of the lesion does not match the other
- Border irregularity: ragged, notched or blurred edges
- Colour variation: several shades of brown, black, red or blue
- Diameter: larger than six millimetres, or growing
- Evolving: any change in size, shape, colour, or new itching or bleeding
- A sore that does not heal within four weeks, or a pearly, waxy bump
A lesion that bleeds without being knocked, itches persistently, or fails to heal is worth showing someone. So is a mole that looks noticeably different from all your others.
How Skin Tumours are Diagnosed
Examination narrows the possibilities; only histopathology settles the question. Anything suspicious is sampled rather than monitored.
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Clinical examination
The lesion is assessed for size, colour, border, texture and fixation, along with a check of the surrounding skin and nearby lymph nodes.
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Dermoscopy
A magnified, illuminated view of the lesion revealing pigment patterns and vessel structures invisible to the naked eye.
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Punch or incisional biopsy
A small sample taken under local anaesthetic where the lesion is large or in a site where full excision would be a major undertaking.
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Excisional biopsy
The whole lesion is removed with a narrow margin. Preferred for suspected melanoma, since it lets the pathologist measure the full depth.
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Ultrasound of lymph nodes
Assesses the draining lymph nodes where a squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma has been confirmed.
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Staging imaging
CT or PET-CT for confirmed melanoma or advanced squamous cell carcinoma, to check whether it has spread beyond the skin.
For suspected melanoma, the lesion is removed whole rather than sampled. The pathologist measures how deep it goes, and that measurement determines everything that follows.
Treatment Options for Skin Tumours
Treatment depends entirely on the type, size, depth and location of the tumour. Benign lesions need removal only if they are troublesome; malignant ones need removal with an adequate margin.
Non-surgical
Non-surgical treatment
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Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen freezes and destroys abnormal cells. Effective for small superficial lesions, actinic keratoses and warts, done in the clinic in minutes.
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Topical chemotherapy
Creams containing 5-fluorouracil or imiquimod applied over weeks, for superficial basal cell carcinoma and pre-cancerous patches.
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Laser therapy
Focused light removes or destroys superficial lesions with precision and minimal scarring, suited to cosmetically sensitive areas.
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Curettage and cautery
The lesion is scraped away and the base cauterised. Quick and effective for small, well-defined, low-risk basal cell carcinomas.
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Radiotherapy
For tumours where surgery is unsuitable (difficult sites, elderly or frail patients) or as additional treatment after excision.
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Observation
Benign lesions that are stable, asymptomatic and confidently diagnosed need no treatment at all.
Surgical
Surgical treatment
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Surgical excision
The standard treatment. The tumour is removed with a margin of healthy tissue, the width of which is set by the tumour type and thickness.
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Wide local excision
A larger margin for melanoma and higher-risk squamous cell carcinoma, sized according to how deep the tumour has grown.
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Mohs micrographic surgery
The tumour is removed layer by layer, each checked under the microscope during the procedure until margins are clear. Spares the most healthy tissue, ideal on the face.
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy
The first draining lymph node is identified and removed to check for spread, in melanoma above a certain thickness.
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Reconstruction
Skin grafts or local flaps to close a defect too large to stitch directly, restoring both function and appearance.
The single most important thing in treating a malignant skin tumour is clear margins confirmed by the pathologist. Everything else (the technique, the closure, the cosmetic result) is arranged around achieving that.
What Skin Tumour Excision Involves
A twenty to sixty minute day-care procedure depending on size and site. You are awake, the area is completely numb, and you go home the same day.
Surgical excision under local anaesthetic
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Assessment and margin planning
The lesion is examined, often with dermoscopy, and the excision margin is marked on the skin: its width determined by the suspected diagnosis.
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Local anaesthetic
Local anaesthetic is injected around the lesion. A brief sting, after which you feel pressure but no pain.
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Excision
The lesion is removed as an ellipse of skin including the planned margin, taken down to an appropriate depth for the tumour type.
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Orienting the specimen
The specimen is marked with a suture so the pathologist can report exactly which edge is involved if a margin is not clear. This makes any further surgery precise.
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Closure
Closed directly with sutures where possible. Larger defects are closed with a local flap or a skin graft, planned to follow natural skin lines.
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Dressing and discharge
A dressing is applied and you go home within the hour, with wound care instructions and a date to receive the histopathology result.
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Reviewing the pathology
The result confirms the diagnosis and whether margins are clear. Where a margin is involved, a further wider excision is arranged.
The histopathology appointment is the important one. It gives you the definitive diagnosis, confirms the tumour was fully removed, and sets what follow-up, if any, you need.
Why Choose Lux Hospitals for Skin Tumour Treatment?
Skin tumour surgery is judged on two things: whether the margins were clear, and how the scar looks. Here is why patients trust us:
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Expert team
Surgeons experienced in excising benign and malignant skin lesions, including reconstruction where a defect cannot be closed directly.
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Accurate diagnosis
Dermoscopy, biopsy and histopathology on every specimen, with oriented specimens so any further surgery is precisely targeted.
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Comprehensive care
From the first consultation through to post-treatment follow-up, with one team throughout.
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Convenient location
Our hospital is in HITEC CITY, near IKEA: easily reachable from across Hyderabad.
Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery after a simple excision is quick. Where a graft or flap was used it takes longer, and the dressing regime is more involved.
- Day 0
Home within the hour. Mild soreness as the anaesthetic wears off, controlled with simple painkillers.
- Days 1–7
Keep the dressing clean and dry. Normal daily activity resumes, avoiding stretching or straining the wound.
- Weeks 1–2
Sutures removed, timing depending on the site: around five days on the face, ten to fourteen on the trunk or limb.
- Weeks 2–4
The wound is healed. Histopathology is discussed and any further treatment planned. Full activity resumes.
- Months 3–12
The scar softens and fades progressively. Ongoing skin surveillance where a malignancy was confirmed.
Aftercare
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Protect the scar from sun
Cover it or use high-factor sunscreen for at least six months. This matters doubly here: sun caused the problem in the first place.
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Keep the wound clean and dry
Follow the dressing instructions exactly, particularly with a skin graft, where the first dressing is left undisturbed.
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Check your skin monthly
Having had one skin cancer raises the chance of another. A monthly self-check, including your back with a mirror, catches new lesions early.
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Avoid strain over the wound
No heavy lifting or vigorous exercise until sutures are out, particularly for wounds over a joint or on the back.
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When to call us
Fever, spreading redness, increasing pain, discharge, wound edges separating, or a graft turning dark.
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Attend follow-up and surveillance
The pathology appointment is essential. Where a malignancy was confirmed, regular skin surveillance follows for several years.
Sun protection is the aftercare that matters most. Daily sunscreen, shade in the middle of the day, and covering up reduce the risk of the next one considerably.
When Should You Get a Skin Lesion Checked?
Book a consultation if any of the following apply.
- A new growth, or an existing mole that has changed.
- A sore or scab that has not healed within four weeks.
- A lesion that itches, bleeds or is painful.
- A mole with irregular borders or more than one colour.
- A pearly, waxy or translucent bump, particularly on the face.
- A mole that looks noticeably different from all your others.
Cost of Skin Tumour Treatment in Hyderabad
Cost depends on the type and extent of the tumour, the technique used, and whether reconstruction is needed. These are the ranges our patients fall into.
| Procedure | Estimated Cost |
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| Consultation & dermoscopy Per visit | ₹800 – ₹2,000 |
| Cryotherapy Per session, for small superficial lesions | ₹2,000 – ₹6,000 |
| Punch biopsy Including histopathology | ₹4,000 – ₹9,000 |
| Excision of a benign lesion Day care, including histopathology | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Excision of a malignant tumour Day care, with margin assessment | ₹40,000 – ₹90,000 |
| Wide excision with flap or graft Day care or one night’s stay | ₹80,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Excision with sentinel node biopsy One to two nights’ stay | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,80,000 |
What changes the estimate
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Benign or malignant
A benign mole excised for cosmetic reasons is straightforward. A melanoma needs a wide margin, node assessment and staging.
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Size and location
A lesion on the back can usually be closed directly. The same lesion on the nose or eyelid may need a flap or graft.
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Whether reconstruction is needed
A defect too large to close directly requires a graft or local flap, which adds significantly to theatre time.
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Room category
A shared ward, a twin-sharing room or a private suite: the largest single swing in most estimates.
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Insurance & TPA cover
We are empanelled with most major insurers, and our team files the pre-authorisation for you.
Every figure above is an indicative range, not a quote. After your consultation you are given a written, fixed-cost estimate, and that is the number you pay, with no additions once treatment begins.
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Our Surgeons
Skin Tumours Specialists at Lux Hospitals
The general surgeons who diagnose and excise skin tumours at our HITEC CITY hospital.
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Dr. Abhishek Katha
Consultant General & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FMAS
17 years experience
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Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi
Senior Consultant: Bariatric & Gastrointestinal Surgery
MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), DLS (France)
28 years experience
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Dr. Samhitha Reddy
Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FISCP, DMAS
8 years experience
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What Patients Say About Their Treatment
Reviews from patients treated for skin lesions, lipoma and general surgery at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
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Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about skin tumours, their removal, and what treatment costs at Lux Hospitals.
What types of skin tumours are treated at Lux Hospitals?
We treat benign growths such as moles, lipomas, sebaceous cysts, skin tags and seborrhoeic keratoses, along with malignant tumours including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
How is a skin tumour diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with clinical examination, often supported by dermoscopy for a magnified view. A definitive diagnosis requires tissue, either a punch biopsy or removal of the whole lesion, examined under the microscope. Appearance alone is never conclusive.
What does a skin tumour look like?
They vary considerably. They may be new bumps or patches, or changes in the size, shape or colour of an existing mole. They can be flesh-coloured, pearly, waxy, or appear as red or dark patches. Some itch, bleed or fail to heal. Any suspicious change should be assessed rather than watched.
What treatment options are available for skin tumours?
Options include surgical excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, cryotherapy, laser therapy, curettage and cautery, topical chemotherapy creams and radiotherapy. The choice depends on the type, size, depth and location of the tumour.
What is the ABCDE rule for moles?
It is a checklist for spotting melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter over six millimetres, and Evolving, any change over time. Evolution is the most important of the five; a mole that is changing needs assessment regardless of how it scores on the others.
Are skin tumours more common in men?
Men are more likely to develop melanoma on the trunk, particularly the upper back, and have higher rates of both basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. Partly this reflects occupational sun exposure, and partly that back lesions go unnoticed for longer.
Will I have a visible scar?
Any excision leaves a scar, but its appearance depends heavily on planning. Incisions are placed along natural skin lines and closed in layers, and larger defects are reconstructed with a flap or graft. Most scars fade substantially over the first year, and sun protection makes a real difference.
Can skin cancer come back after removal?
A tumour removed with clear margins is unlikely to recur at that site. However, having had one skin cancer raises the risk of developing another elsewhere, which is why ongoing skin surveillance and sun protection are recommended afterwards.
What is the cost of skin tumour treatment at Lux Hospitals?
Excision of a benign lesion ranges from about ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 including histopathology, and of a malignant tumour from ₹40,000 to ₹90,000. Wide excision with reconstruction ranges from ₹80,000 to ₹1,80,000. A written estimate follows your consultation.
How can I book an appointment for skin tumour evaluation at Lux Hospitals?
You can book an appointment by calling us, messaging us on WhatsApp, or walking into Lux Hospitals, HITEC CITY.
Still have questions? Call us at 079 6908 4422
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