Sarasota Dermatology Blog» Mohs Surgery

Beware of Skin Cancer It May Sneak up on You!

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:32:31 +0000

There are three common skin cancers. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two most common. They are found in the upper layers of the skin. They are highly preventable and highly curable although they can be disfiguring if left too long. The third most serious skin cancer is Melanoma. It too can be curable when caught early, but has the potential to be deadly when not. Some melanomas are found in the upper layers of the skin, but many are more invasive and found in deeper layers. No one is immune from getting a skin cancer, though some are at greater risk.

Tanning Beds and Melanoma

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:48:56 +0000

Melanoma is the 2nd most common cancer in women ages 20-29 and can cause death. The risk for cutaneous melanoma increases by 75% when a tanning device is used before the age of 30. Also, skin cancers are being found on the abdomen which is also related to tanning bed use.

Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:50:15 +0000

How Long Does Mohs Surgery Take?

Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:01:42 +0000

You just found out the spot on your nose was a type of skin cancer that required a surgical technique called Mohs Surgery to remove it. What is Mohs surgery and why can't your dermatologist tell you how long the procedure will take?