Category: Mohs

As a dermatology practice in the Flower Mound, TX area, we believe it’s important to teach our patients about the importance of proper skin protection. Using sunblock and minimizing sun exposure is the best way to prevent skin cancers from occurring. As skin cancer begins to affect more and more people, we see the urgency…

More patients are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) than any other type of skin cancer. At almost 3 million diagnoses annually (and climbing), these patients thankfully have hope in the form of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. In fact, this type of surgery is considered the preferred way to treat basal cell carcinoma when sparing of…

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is considered the “gold standard” for the treatment of the most frequently occurring types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. However, Mohs is gaining wider acceptance as a treatment for a more rare yet aggressive form: melanoma. Precedent First developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Edward Mohs,…

Patients in the Plano, TX area who have been diagnosed with skin cancer are encouraged to work with the staff at the Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Surgery to learn about appropriate techniques for treatment such as Mohs micrographic surgery. What is Mohs micrographic surgery? At the Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Surgery,…

Dr. Selkin of the Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Surgery in Plano, TX provides a wide range of solutions for common skin problems for patients in and around the community. This includes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer. Patients have the benefit of working with our team of professionals to enjoy advanced…