Eyelid Skin Cancer

Here in the South West of England, the rates for skin cancer are higher than anywhere else in the United Kingdom. The eyelids are a high risk site for skin cancer due to their sun exposure.

If you notice new skin lesions, particularly if rapid growing, bleeding or crusting then it is important to get them seen to straight away.

There are various forms of skin cancer that can affect the eyelid, with basal cell carcinomas forming 90-95% of all eyelid malignancies.

Treatment of eyelid skin cancers or ‘periocular malignancies’ most commonly involves surgical excision. The subsequent reconstruction varies dependant on the size of the lesion removed, the location of the lesion and patient factors such as tissue laxity. This will all be discussed at your clinic appointment and a management plan, tailored to the individual will be created.