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Sun Exposure Tips To Remember This Summer
Published on June 19, 2014 by Westchester Center For DermatologySummer has arrived, which means more time outdoors in skimpy clothing. This is also the time for tanning, a practice that can have serious long-term health consequences. Though popular among Americans, tanning in fact damages the skin. The darkening that Read More…
How Mohs Surgery is Leading the Fight Against Skin Cancer
Published on March 1, 2012 by Westchester Center For DermatologySkin cancer is a horrible and potentially life threatening disease that affects many, many people per year. Often times skin cancer can be avoided by preventive measures such as wearing sun screen and by staying out of the sun as Read More…
Does Mohs Surgery Have the Highest Cure Rate for Skin Cancer Treatments
Published on November 9, 2011 by Westchester Center For DermatologyMohs micrographic surgery is used to remove cancerous cells found on the skin and a very precise procedure. The procedure generally involves removing layers of skin containing cancerous cells at a microscopic level. It is usually done as an outpatient Read More…
What Does a Dermatologist Do During Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Published on October 21, 2011 by Westchester Center For DermatologyMohs surgery is a fast and effective procedure for skin cancer and can be easy to understand too. Here are the four main stages involved with Mohs surgery performed by Manhattan Dermatology & Laser Center. Stage 1: Removing Cancerous Tissue Read More…
How is Mohs Surgery is Different than Other Cancer Treatments?
Published on October 20, 2011 by Westchester Center For DermatologyDifferentiating from other skin cancer treatments, Mohs surgery allows the immediate and thorough microscopic examination concerning the tissue containing cancer that has been removed. This allows all extensions and origination of the cancer to be destroyed as the cancerous tissue Read More…
The Dangers of Indoor Tanning. What You Need To Know
Published on October 14, 2010 by Westchester Center For DermatologyIn the last twenty years, there has been a proliferation of tanning salons. These salons offer tanning beds which use ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet or UV light is the light emitted by the sun which causes the skin to darken or Read More…
Have a Changing Mole? See Your Dermatologist Early for Skin Cancer Prevention
Published on October 12, 2010 by Westchester Center For DermatologyMost skin conditions are temporary and don’t require the care of a dermatologist. If a skin condition, like a rash, persists for longer than two weeks, your primary care physician may refer you to a dermatologist. Dermatologists specialize in diseases Read More…