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What Are The Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer?

While no one expects to get skin cancer, it affects millions of people every year. This common type of cancer can be dangerous if untreated, but early detection and removal often provide a complete cure. The best way to protect yourself is to know the signs and when to see a dermatologist. What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer forms when different types of skin cells develop mutations that let them grow abnormally. Its appearance can vary depending on the type. Most types of skin cancer grow slowly but can damage other structures as they grow. Other types can spread to other areas if not treated promptly. Fortunately, early detection allows the safe, complete removal of most skin cancers.  What are the Warning Signs of Skin Cancer? Skin cancer can look very different depending on the person and area of the body. All strange-looking or newly appearing spots or lesions should be checked by a dermatologist. Knowing the warning signs helps you know when something should be examined. [...]

2024-03-06T21:01:07+00:00November 20th, 2023|Skin Cancer, Uncategorized|

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

Out of all other types of cancers, skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed in the U.S. It is essential to learn the steps to prevent skin cancer to protect yourself long-term.  How Often Should I Get Checked For Skin Cancer?  While the good news is that skin cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, many people do not know the signs. You should be getting checked for skin cancer annually by your provider.  It is crucial for everyone to have an annual skin check, especially those who are more at risk for skin cancer. Fairer-skinned people who burn easily are at a higher risk of skin cancer.  What are the ABCDE’s of Skin Cancer? The ABCDE method of detecting skin cancer is important to learn. Each letter represents a different sign of a cancerous lesion:  Asymmetry: Checking if the new mole or spot on your body is asymmetrical  Border: Seeing if the border around the mole is irregular  Color: Different, darker shades of brown  Diameter: The overall diameter [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:18+00:00May 21st, 2022|Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Screening|

How Should You Treat Skin Cancer?

Laser Skin Specialists provide treatment options for a wide range of medical conditions including skin cancer. Skin cancer can be treated using Mohs Surgery, combining surgical excision with microscopic examination of the entire tissue using frozen tissue processing techniques. *Individual results may vary How to Identify Skin Cancer Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common forms of skin cancer. Typically, they develop as small red nodules or scaly patches of skin. The matches are often raised and may ooze or bleed easily.  Typically, basal cell carcinomas appear as lesions that are skin tones or sores on the body. These growths will spread slowly and will never go away without treatment.  Melanomas are far less common and more dangerous. These can be signs by changes to moles on the body. These can be identified with ABCDEs: Asymmetry Borders Color Diameter Evolving  About Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs surgery began as a technique referred to as chemosurgery. Developed by Frederic E. Mohs, MD. It wasn’t widely known until the 1960s. [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:20+00:00August 13th, 2021|Mohs Surgery|

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