by rsiadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Dermatologist
A biopsy refers to the excision of a small amount of skin tissue. It is a vital evaluation tool for doctors to detect various types of skin cancer. Following a biopsy, the patient’s medical care team undertakes several steps before the pathologist arrives at a... by rsiadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Dermatologist
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, every person should perform a head-to-toe self-exam on their skin every month. This can help detect any new or changing lesions that may be cancerous or precancerous. Skin cancers that are detected and eliminated earlier are... by rsiadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Dermatologist
Timely detection of skin cancer can help achieve 100 percent success in its treatment. Advanced surgical dermatology and other treatments are now available to treat skin cancers. Suncoast Skin Solutions, led by the accomplished board certified dermatologist Dr.... by rsiadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Dermatologist
If the doctor believes that a suspicious looking spot might be melanoma, the area will be excised and sent to a laboratory for assessment under a microscope. This is known as a skin biopsy. There are various techniques to perform a skin biopsy. Factors such as the... by rsiadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Dermatologist
Melanoma is a rare type of skin cancer. This type of cancer is more likely to affect the surrounding tissues and spread to other body areas in comparison to other types of skin cancer. Factors such as sunlight exposure, unusual moles, and medical history can...
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