Getting Help From My Dermatologist

Posted on: 11 September 2023

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, eight million Americans and 125 million people around the globe suffer from psoriasis. If you believe you have this skin problem, the following three points should arm you with the information you need to understand it and pursue the proper treatment for it. 1. Psoriasis Stems from an Autoimmune Problem If you have psoriasis, your immune system has mistaken healthy skin cells for potential threats such as bacteria or a virus.
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Posted on: 11 September 2023

Skin cancer can affect anyone. While it may not always receive as much attention as other forms of cancer, its impact on individuals and their families can be devastating. That's why it's important to take skin cancer seriously. Fortunately, early detection and timely skin cancer treatment can make a world of difference. These are some of the ways that you can protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer:
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Posted on: 17 November 2022

Excision is often the first treatment used for any form of skin cancer and in the cases of early small or basal cell skin cancers, it might be the only treatment necessary for remission. Removal of skin cancer is often done with a standard excision, but your doctor might want to use Mohs surgery, which is another approach to excision. There are many advantages of using Mohs instead of a standard excision.
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Posted on: 6 May 2022

A simple skin cancer check by a dermatologist could save your life. When skin cancer is caught early, it's often possible to remove it surgically before it spreads to the rest of your body. It's important to monitor your skin yourself to watch for changes you might need to report to a dermatologist, but a skin cancer check at a dermatologist's clinic—such as Advanced Dermatology of Northern California—is also important since it is difficult to check your back and scalp yourself.
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