by admin | Feb 27, 2018 | Surgery, Bumps, Cysts, Body
What is a Cyst? “A cyst is a small, usually benign sac that grows just beneath the skin and is filled with fluid or semi-fluid material,” shares Dr. Aron Gewirtzman, board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. These are usually...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jun 23, 2017 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Sunscreen, Surgery, Melanoma, malignancy
While it is not the most common type of skin cancer, melanoma can prove to be one of the most dangerous forms. Over 87,000 people will likely receive a melanoma diagnosis in 2017, and nearly 10,000 will die from the disease. “Malignant melanoma develops in...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 5, 2017 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
Mohs surgery has long been recognized as the gold standard for treating cancers of the skin. Recently however, the American Board of Dermatology has renamed and reclassified training programs that teach this procedure so it is now referred to as Micrographic Surgery...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Oct 31, 2016 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Surgery, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Treatments, Cryotherapy
Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the major types of skin cancer in the United States. These common skin tumors grow from epithelial cells (also called squamous cells) and while it is a serious cancer, there are many treatment options available for patients with SCC....
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Sep 23, 2016 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Nevus, Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It has many risk factors including UV radiation from sun exposure and devices like tanning beds, but is usually one of the easiest cancer types to treat, with many treatments boosting cure rates of...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Aug 24, 2016 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Treatments, malignancy
There are many ways to treat skin cancer, each with its benefits and risks. “It’s important that patients be informed of their options,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, Dermatologist and skin cancer expert in Austin, Texas. “It is important that...
