Mohs micrographic surgery addresses the medical and aesthetic concerns associated with the most common skin cancers among American adults, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Mohs surgery is often performed on an outpatient basis by a highly skilled and experienced board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in this highly specialized treatment. Let’s
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Cancerous Spots on Skin You Should Never Ignore
The United States is one of the places in the world where a tan skin tone is perceived as a symbol of beauty and prestige. It is for this reason that millions of Americans try anything – despite the risks – to achieve such complexion. Whether you’re a sunworshipper, a down-for-whatever type of person all
Read MoreMelanoma Diagnosis: How to Overcome Melanoma
While considered the most dangerous among the common types of skin cancer, melanoma is highly curable especially when caught early. Central to overcoming the deadly condition are vigilance (monitoring your skin for suspicious changes) and working with a highly skilled dermatologist – like our very own Dr. Theodore John (T.J.) Giuffrida here at Dermatology &
Read MoreHow is Skin Cancer Diagnosed Early?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One out of every five people aged 70 in the United States will experience skin cancer. The good news is that many skin malignancies, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, can be treated successfully if detected early. Identifying skin
Read MoreSkin Cancer: Does It Affect Only Older People?
Skin cancer is strictly an older person’s condition, right? Not true. The fact of the matter is that skin cancer can develop at any age, just like most types of cancer. While skin cancer risk increases with age, often because of one’s accumulated exposure to ultraviolent (UV) radiation, younger individuals can also get the condition. It
Read MoreHow Can a Doctor Tell if These Are Cancerous Spots on My Skin?
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer usually develops when DNA becomes damaged from repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Cancerous changes are abnormal new growths or changes to existing marks or moles. Cancerous spots may be lumps, spots, scaly lesions, or new moles. If you have noticed a
Read MoreThings to Know When Diagnosed with Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when pigment-producing skin cells referred to as melanocytes proliferate uncontrollably. This type of cancer has the potential to spread to other parts of your body, even to areas very far from the original site of cancer, such as your vital organs. Receiving a melanoma diagnosis can
Read MoreTips for Choosing the Best Skin Cancer Dermatologist
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US. Nearly ten thousand Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, the deadliest of which is melanoma. About 20 Americans succumb to melanoma daily. If you have skin cancer or show signs of it, you owe it to yourself to choose the best
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Mohs Surgery
If you are diagnosed with skin cancer, you want the most effective and advanced treatment offering the highest potential for cure. That optimal treatment option is Mohs micrographic surgery. Developed by Frederic Mohs, M.D. in the 1930s and modified over the decades, Mohs surgery is a precise method of tumor removal. It strives to eliminate
Read MoreSurgeries for Melanoma Skin Cancer
Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer: when left untreated, it can spread to other areas of the body. Melanoma develops in the cells, known as melanocytes, which are responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanoma typically forms in skin that has been frequently exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet
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