The Mohs surgery technique is an extremely precise way of removing cancers from the skin. During this procedure, microscopically thin layers of tissue are taken, one after the other, until all the roots of the cancer are completely removed. While many patients believe skin surgery has to have stitches after a procedure, sometimes the best way to heal the area after Continue reading
At Sanova Dermatology, we see a variety of dermatological concerns, and we work with our patients to find a treatment that will be most effective for their particular skin condition. Patients who exhibit red or purple patches or bumps on or below the skin’s surface may now benefit from vascular laser therapy with the VBeam® Perfecta. These types of skin Continue reading
With a number of cosmetic wrinkle treatments out there and more coming on the market every day, it’s hard to keep them sorted. Dysport and Botox are probably the best know injectable therapies for fine lines and dynamic rhytides, but what’s the difference? Which one is better? “It’s a question I get asked all day long,” say Dr. Miriam Hanson, Continue reading
“Dark spots, acne scar, dyspigmentation and uneven color are some of the most common concerns I hear about in the dermatology clinic,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and skin care expert at Sanova Dermatology. “Sure, no one wants wrinkles, but tone and texture can be just as important to any anti-aging and rejuvenation strategy.” Whether it’s sun spots or freckles, Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, when ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks come out of the dark. Halloween is a spooky and fun time of year. It’s a time to get out of our routine, be creative, dress up and have fun. With orange and black jack-o-lanterns displayed in every storefront and on every porch, its hard to miss the Continue reading
Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a relatively common type of skin cancer. In general, KA is considered a low grade or well-differentiated type of squamous cell carcinoma; however, it tends to grow rapidly over a few weeks to months, locally invading surrounding tissues. A portion of KA can become invasive squamous cell carcinomas if they are not treated. The cause of KA Continue reading
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that manifests with pink-red elevated plaques on the skin and can be covered with thick silver-white scale. About 2% of the world population is affected by psoriasis and it is believe that many people are genetically predisposed to developing this disease. That means psoriasis will often run in families with children being affected if Continue reading
Although skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer affecting both men and women in the United States, Sanova Dermatology recognizes 1 in 8 women will be affected by breast cancer. The telltale sign of breast cancer is the development of a lump in one’s breast. But there are several skin changes that can also help you identify breast Continue reading
Mohs micrographic surgery is an extremely versatile technique for removing and treating different kinds of skin cancers. Here are the top 10 tumors that can be treated with Mohs Surgery: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) – The most frequently occurring form of skin cancer, BCC is an irregular spot or growth that can appear as an open sore, pink growth, shiny Continue reading
With all the skin care products out there competing for real estate on our skin, it can be hard to know which ones are essential to maintaining healthy, youthful skin and which ones to avoid. Serums are definitely the most recent craze in skin care, but what are serums and do they really work? Serums Serums fall somewhere in between Continue reading
