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Caring for Your Skin<\/strong><\/h1>\n <\/div>\n
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Non-Invasive Diagnosis of NMSC<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Caring for Your Skin<\/h2>\n
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Non-Invasive Diagnosis of NMSC<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) includes basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). While treatable, early detection is key.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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How Common is Basal
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, especially in fair-skinned populations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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It arises from the basal cells in the outer layer of the skin and is part of the group of cancers called non-melanoma skin cancers. BCC accounts for about 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancers worldwide.<\/p>\n

Although BCC rarely spreads (metastasises), it can grow locally and cause significant damage to surrounding tissues if left untreated, especially on the face and neck.<\/p>\n

In some countries, lifetime risk estimates for developing BCC are high \u2014 for example, it has been reported that up to about 16\u201320% of people may develop BCC during their lifetime in certain European populations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BCC typically occurs on the head and neck, areas exposed to sun<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Traditional Biopsy vs. Non-Invasive OCT Imaging<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Biopsy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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VivoSight OCT (non-invasive)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Moderate pain during healing<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Pain-free, non-invasive<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Healing time<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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5-14 days<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Varies, always leaves a mark<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Immediate review<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Accuracy<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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How VivoSight OCT Benefits You<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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    No cutting or needles<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Your skin is examined without removing tissue or breaking the skin.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Completely pain-free<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    The scan is gentle and comfortable, with no injections or discomfort.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Immediate results<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Images are available straight away, often allowing discussion in the same visit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    May avoid invasive biopsies<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Can often help your doctor diagnose and decide on your treatment without biopsy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    No scarring from the scan<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Because nothing is removed, there is no wound and no scan-related scar.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Better treatment decisions<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Shows how deep and extensive a lesion is, helping guide the most appropriate care.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Safe to repeat over time<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Uses light, not radiation, so scans can be repeated to monitor your skin.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Fewer appointments<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Assessment and treatment planning can often happen in one visit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Clinically proven and trusted<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Supported by extensive clinical research and widely used by dermatologists.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Supports expert medical judgement<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Adds extra information to clinical examination, helping doctors make confident decisions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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    • OCT scans are not always 100% clear.\u00a0 Your doctor may still decide to perform a biopsy to be really sure of the diagnosis.<\/li>\n
    • Some types of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer should always be biopsied to aid the treatment decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n
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      What Happens During
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      1. No preparation needed<\/strong> \u2013 just visit your dermatologist.<\/li>\n
      2. Scan process:<\/strong> A small handheld device is gently placed on your skin. You may feel light contact, but it\u2019s painless.<\/li>\n
      3. Results:<\/strong> Your dermatologist can review the images immediately and discuss next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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