The incidence and prevalence of skin cancer (melanoma , basal cell skin cancer , and squamous cell carcinoma) is on the rise and early detection is vital to the optimal treatment and prognosis for these conditions. Dr. Urato utilities mole mapping, photography, dermatoscopic evaluations and clinical skill to help identify these cancers. We may recommend to our patients regular screening for surveillance.
Skin Cancer Evaluations
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Read moreMole Mapping
Moles are common. In fact, light-skinned adults typically have 10 to 40 “common” or “normal” moles on their skin.
When you talk to your dermatologist about your moles, he or she may use the word “nevus.” Nevus is the medical term for mole. When your dermatologist is talking about two or more moles, he or she may say “nevi,” the plural medical term for moles.
Read moreSkin Cancer Surgery
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Read moreMohs Surgery
Mohs surgery, also called Mohs or Mohs micrographic surgery, is a specialized treatment for removing certain skin cancers. Your dermatologist will determine if Mohs surgery is appropriate for treating your skin cancer, depending on the type of skin cancer you have, its size and its location on your body.
Read moreBasal Cell Carcinoma
If you’ve been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, you are not alone. BCC is the most common form of skin cancer. Each year, millions of cases of BCC are diagnosed in the United States. BCC is highly treatable when detected early.
Read moreSquamous Cell Carcinoma
If you’ve been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, you are not alone. SCC is the second most common form of skin cancer; however, it’s highly treatable when detected early.
Read moreMelanoma
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. When found early, however, it is highly treatable.
Read moreCTCL (type of lymphoma)
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