Removal of tissue with a curette, a spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge. A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems. The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin. An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Shafts or openings on the surface of the skin through which hair grows.
Interferons interfere with the division of cancer cells and thus slow the growth of the tumor.
There are several types of interferons, including interferon alfa, beta, and gamma. These substances are normally produced by the body. They are also made in the laboratory for use in treating cancer and other diseases. A device that concentrates light into an intense, narrow beam used to cut or destroy tissue. It is used in microsurgery, photodynamic therapy, and for a variety of diagnostic purposes.