Name: SKIN CANCER TREATMENT AND MOHS SURGERY
Brand: Premier Dermatology

Skin Cancer
can develop
anywhere on the body

The most common
Skin Cancer
is Basal cell carcinoma

Mohs surgery has a
99% cure rate
for non-melanoma Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer can be
diagnosed
with a biopsy

If you or a family member have been diagnosed with skin cancer, we understand how frightening this can be. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States.

At Premier Dermatology, our experienced, collaborative team of board-certified dermatologists and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon combine the very best and latest in expert clinical knowledge and technology, with a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care. This allows us to offer our patients a personalized program of patient-centered care for all of those we treat.

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What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer develops when skin cells grow out of control and multiply quickly. This happens when mutations occur in the DNA of skin cells. These mutations cause skin cells to undergo rapid growth, forming cancer cells. Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body, but excessive exposure to sunlight greatly increases your chances of developing the disease.

What are the most common types of Skin Cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are the main types of skin cancer. Here’s a closer look at each type:

Basal cell carcinomas: Is the most common skin cancer type. It usually affects areas of the body receiving the most sun exposure, including the face, head, neck, arms, and legs. Signs of basal cell carcinoma include a pink-colored patch of skin, a flesh-colored round growth, or a shiny bump that appears waxy or pearly.

Squamous cell carcinoma: Also affects parts of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, lips, ears, and hands. This type of skin cancer may appear as a scaly patch of skin, a firm, red bump, or a sore that never heals

Melanoma: Is the most serious type of skin cancer because it can spread quickly throughout the body. It can develop anywhere on the body, including an existing mole. It can also appear suddenly on the body, developing as a dark spot that looks much different from other marks on your skin. Symptoms of melanoma include a lesion, spot, or mole that has an irregular border and is white, black, blue, or red/pink in color.

What are the symptoms of Skin Cancer?

Although skin cancer usually affects the parts of the body that receive the most sun exposure, it can develop anywhere on the body. Premier dermatologists recommend performing regular skin checks to help you become familiar with the spots or moles present on your body. This makes it easier for you to detect any abnormal spots, helping you detect the early signs of skin cancer.

When performing your monthly skin check, carefully examine your body from head to toe. Look for any spots or moles that are new or any spots that are different from the others. Pay special attention to any spot that changes in size, shape, or color. Any spot that itches, bleeds, has an irregular border, or is larger than a pencil eraser should be examined by a Premier dermatologist.

How is Skin Cancer diagnosed?

To diagnose skin cancer, your Premier dermatologist examines every inch of your skin. If a spot or lesion is suspicious, your dermatologist will remove a sample of skin for further testing. During a biopsy, a sample of tissue is examined under a microscope by a trained professional. This test can determine the presence of cancer cells and help your doctor diagnose the type of skin cancer.

Skin Cancer treatment options

Your options for skin cancer treatment depend on the type of skin cancer you have and its location on the body. Your skin cancer treatment options include:

Mohs surgery:Is the most accurate and precise treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer. This treatment is recommended for anyone who has recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers. During Mohs surgery, your surgeon removes skin cancer layer by layer. Each layer of skin is examined under a microscope until no cancerous cells remain.

Mohs surgery preserves healthy skin while ensuring that all cancerous cells are removed. The procedure is regarded for its 99% cure rate and is highly successful in treating skin cancers that develop on the scalp, ears, nose, eyelids, lips, fingers, toes, or genitals.

Cryotherapy: Uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy cancerous tissue. After treatment, the dead cells gradually slough off.

Skin Cancer treatment options

Your options for skin cancer treatment depend on the type of skin cancer you have and its location on the body. Your skin cancer treatment options include:

Mohs surgery:Is the most accurate and precise treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer. This treatment is recommended for anyone who has recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers. During Mohs surgery, your surgeon removes skin cancer layer by layer. Each layer of skin is examined under a microscope until no cancerous cells remain.

Mohs surgery preserves healthy skin while ensuring that all cancerous cells are removed. The procedure is regarded for its 99% cure rate and is highly successful in treating skin cancers that develop on the scalp, ears, nose, eyelids, lips, fingers, toes, or genitals.

Cryotherapy: Uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy cancerous tissue. After treatment, the dead cells gradually slough off.

Standard excision: Involves removing the area of skin cancer and a portion of the healthy tissue to make sure that all cancerous cells are removed.

Scraping and burning: Is performed on smaller lesions. The layers of cancerous skin cells are scraped away and cauterized with an electric needle to destroy all cancer cells. This technique is commonly used for squamous cell and basal cell cancers.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT): Involves applying a chemical agent that reacts to laser light to cancerous cells. Treatment selectively destroys any cancerous cells while leaving the surrounding tissue relatively unharmed.

At Premier Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists and fellowship-trained Mohs skin cancer surgeon have the education and experience needed to diagnose and treat skin cancer. They will work with you to develop a custom treatment plan that best meets your needs. Contact Premier Dermatology today to schedule your consultation.

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