Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about what to expect when visiting a dermatologist for a full body skin exam and how to get the most out of the visit. Because the dermatologist sees you only during the office visits, it is important that a person performs a self skin exams monthly. By doing so, you will be able to point out specific lesions... Read more
Hi everyone. Today, I want to discuss "precancerous" skin lesions as these are commonly diagnosed and treated. I hope that this helps explain what these lesions are and why it is important to have them treated.The most common "precancerous" skin lesion is an "actinic keratosis", which is a sun-damaged area of skin... Read more
Hi everyone. Today, I would like to discuss how skin cancers are treated. It has been my experience that many people know little about treatment options beyond surgical excision. Hopefully this will shed some light on something I consider to be an important topic.The treatment plan for skin cancer is determined by the type of tumor, the size... Read more
Skin Cancer Questions If I have been diagnosed with skin cancer should I still be using sun screen or is it too late for me? How is Mohs Surgery performed? If I have been diagnosed with skin cancer should I still be using sun screen or is it too late for me? It is never too late to use sunscreen as this is the best way... Read more
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