Blog Articles about Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery-Skin Cancer Gold Standard of Care
April 12, 2021Dermatology, Mohs, Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery: Gold Standard of Care with Highest Skin Cancer Cure Rate What is the best treatment for skin cancer? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation the answer is, Mohs Micrographic Surgery. It has […]
When to Seek Medical Treatment for Moles
February 3, 2020Dermatology, Skin Cancer
What is a mole? Moles are a common phenomenon experienced by people of all ages worldwide. On the outside, a mole is an enduring, darkened spot on the skin. Scientifically speaking, moles are a group […]
Moles: Do you know the 6 Types?
January 2, 2020Dermatology, Skin Cancer
What are moles? Most people know moles as those little spots on the skin, or “beauty marks.” These natural discolorations are a normal part of a person’s skin. In fact, more people have them than […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Are You Missing the Signs?
December 2, 2019Skin Cancer
What is basal cell carcinoma? Basal cell carcinoma, or BCC, is a type of slow-growing skin cancer. Due to similarities in appearance with other minor skin problems, BCC often goes unnoticed. If it’s failed to […]
Photodynamic Therapy Option for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
October 2, 2019Skin Cancer
When it comes to non-melanoma skin cancers such as certain types of Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Actinic Keratosis, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is another option for treatment that does not include invasive surgery. […]
What is a Skin Cancer Screening?
September 3, 2019Skin Cancer
A skin cancer screening should be scheduled as a routine visit to your dermatologist and repeated on an annual basis similar to a yearly physical. Some people think of a skin cancer screening as a […]
Sun Allergy
August 1, 2019Dermatology, Skin Cancer
When you are exposed to the sun and your skin turns red, it may not be a regular sun burn. Redness of the skin can also be a symptom of a sun allergy. There are […]
