Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin Cancer Screenings are completely non-invasive, painless and only take a few minutes to complete. The screening will encompass your entire body from your face and scalp to your torso, legs and feet. We will thoroughly inspect every area of skin (even between your toes) to look for suspicious growths or moles.
Melanoma
Melanoma occurs in melanocytes, which are cells that provide color to our skin. This type of cancer is rare but very dangerous because it carries the highest risk of spread to lymph nodes and other organs. This means early detection is important – when the cancer is small and confined to the skin it is almost always completely curable through surgical removal.
Mole Removal
The most common reason for a mole being removed is because it may be cancerous. You should keep an eye on all of your moles at home and check for any changes. You should contact your dermatologist if you notice a mole that is asymmetrical, has irregular borders, isn’t uniform in color, has a diameter larger than the eraser on a pencil, or that changes size, shape, or color.
Rosacea
Unfortunately, it still isn’t clear what causes rosacea; however, certain factors could play a role in who develops rosacea over their lifetime. We often see rosacea run in families, so if you have a sibling or parent with rosacea you may be more likely to develop this skin condition, as well. Damage to the blood vessels of the face (e.g., sun damage) may also predispose you to develop rosacea later on in life.
Rashes
Some people may think that all rash are alike and easy to treat. However, at times it isn’t that simple. Rashes can be scaly, dry, red, itchy or all of the above. They can occur in one area of the skin or all over the body. They can even come and go and some may never go away.