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Skin Cancer Removal Including Mohs

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The numbers tell it all. Skin cancer affects more than 1 million Americans annually, making it the most common form of human cancers.

Current statistics indicate one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime. So, what is skin cancer, in the basic sense? It is uncontrolled growths of skin cells, usually resulting from DNA damage to skin cells, particularly from sun damage, or tanning bed exposure. If you have fair skin, blue or green eyes, and red or blonde hair, you should take special precautions (see Skin Check), as you tend to be at highest risk for skin cancer.

High Risk Factors

Excessive sun exposure
Tanning salon exposure
Fair skin
Blond or red hair color
Blue or green eyes
Family history
Immune suppression
Exposure to radiation or chemicals

Prevention

Avoid excessive sun exposure, seek shade between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wear protective clothing including wide brim hat and sunglasses
Use daily UVA/UVB sunblock SPF 30, reapply about every two hours

Detection

Routine skin screening with provider specializing in dermatology
Regular self examination

Signs and Symptoms of Skin Cancer

A is for Asymmetry – One half unlike the other
B is for Border – Irregular, scalloped or poorly defined
C is for Color – Varied from one area to another
D is Diameter – Greater than 6 mm
E is for Evolving – A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing

The majority of skin cancers are composed of three different types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

If you’re unsure, it’s always a good idea to make an appointment with one of our practitioners.

Services

Changes on the skin can be a sign of a number of diseases and conditions, and knowing the exact condition is essential for successful treatment. Here are some of the treatments we offer:

Biopsy

Cryotherapy

Electrosurgery

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Skin Checks

Surgical Excision

Skin Conditions

There are a number of conditions and issues that can afflict the skin, and it never helps to ignore it and wait before it becomes a bigger problem. Here are some of the most common skin conditions that our patients experience:

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Melanoma

Mycosis Fungoides

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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