Category Archives: Mohs Surgery

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Is Skin Cancer Curable? Your Top Questions Answered

During the carefree, languid days of summer fun and beachside vacations, the last thing people want to be thinking about is skin cancer. It’s easy to dismiss it as a cautionary tale, but for up to 10,000 Americans each day, a diagnosis is a new and unsettling reality. That’s according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, …

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Mohs Surgery for the Newly Diagnosed: What You Need To Know

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can be a startling experience, but don't worry—you're certainly not alone. More than 3 million cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are treated in the U.S. each year, and the vast majority of skin cancers are curable. Mohs surgery is considered one of the best, …

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Mohs Surgery 101: Answering Your Most Commonly Asked Questions

Each year, more than 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, and receiving this news can come as a shock. Skin cancer isn’t usually immediately life-threatening, but it does require corrective treatment to prevent it from spreading further. Mohs surgery is one of the most effective, trusted ways to remove these cancerous skin cells …

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DermSurgery Associates

Houston Dermatologists Bring Depth of Experience to Large Network of DermSurgery Associates Clinics Across Houston Area

DermSurgery Associates is a network of highly trained Houston dermatologists offering industry-leading, advanced treatments for a wide range of skin conditions. These highly trained Houston dermatologists and their talented support staff specialize in cosmetic dermatology, adult and pediatric dermatology and skin cancer surgery and treatment. With 11 service locations conveniently located across the Houston-metropolitan area, …

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DermSurgery Associates: Our Doctors Make Us #1

When residents of Houston and outlying areas need dermatologic services - from the removal of age spots and treatment for wrinkles to swift, aggressive response to melanoma and other skin cancers - they turn to DermSurgery Associates. There is a good reason for this. Now with 11 clinics throughout the Houston area, DermSurgery has earned …

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DermSurgery Associates

What is Mohs Surgery for the treatment of skin cancer?

Mohs surgery is a specialized surgical procedure used to remove skin cancer. This technique offers a very successful cure for skin cancers. The surgeon, who is a dermatologist experienced and trained in both surgery and pathology, removes and examines each layer of the diseased skin with a microscope for the presence of cancer cells during the procedure. …

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DermSurgery Associates

Mohs skin cancer surgery: The treatment of choice for most patients

Why are more and more dermatologists recommending Mohs skin cancer surgery? A diagnosis of skin cancer is no laughing matter. Whether it's common basal cell carcinoma or resistant melanoma, the condition must be promptly addressed. Mohs skin cancer surgery is the treatment that Houston-based DermSurgery Associates recommends for most patients. May is Skin Cancer Awareness …

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How Mohs Surgery Saves Lives for Patients with Skin Cancer

People know about skin cancer. With numerous government and private-sector educational and outreach programs, the average person is aware that unprotected exposure to the sun can cause damage to the skin, which can result in various forms of skin cancer. But even with this knowledge, skin cancer strikes its share of people every year. When …

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