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What Is A Skin Biopsy?

by | Nov 9, 2015 | Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Vascular Lesions, Dermatitis, Skin Tumor, Skin Lesions, Nevus, Surgery, Rashes, Inflammation, Bumps, Pigment Disorder, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Cysts, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Treatments, Skin, Stitches & Sutures, fat, Body

Like other physicians, dermatologists rely on medical history and physical exam to diagnose a patient’s skin condition. When a patient’s skin problem isn’t straightforward, an additional work up is required. “Acne, eczema, psoriasis are all...

Why Can Wound Healing Be Slower/More Difficult On The Lower Legs After Mohs Surgery

by | Oct 19, 2015 | Skin Care, Skin Cancer, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Tumor, Surgery, Post Procedure, Cuts & Wounds, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Treatments, malignancy, Wound Care, Swelling, Feet

While Mohs surgery is usually the least invasive and most successful form of surgery to treat skin cancer, it still results in a wound that can be fairly large depending on the extent of the cancer. After the highly successful complete cancer removal rate, the skin is...

What Is A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and When Is It Recommended For Skin Cancer?

by | Oct 8, 2015 | Skin Cancer, Practice News, Skin Tumor, Surgery, Breast Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Treatments, malignancy

A diagnosis of cancer almost immediately leads patients to wonder about their prognosis, long term health and well being. “While the majority of skin tumors we treat, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are local phenomena and don’t...

Do I Need A Bandage after Mohs Surgery?

by | Sep 9, 2015 | Skin Care, Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Practice News, Surgery, Infections, Post Procedure, Inflammation, Cuts & Wounds, Scarring, Melanoma, malignancy, Stitches & Sutures

Patients diagnosed with skin cancer often seek Mohs surgery to have their tumors treated and removed with over 99% cure rates. The Mohs procedure leaves surgical defects that often then need to be sutured closed and repaired. But when the doctor places the last...
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