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Mohs surgery is a method commonly used by dermatologists to remove skin cancer cells from the body and the face. Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in North Carolina is one of the only dermatology centers to offer this cutting-edge technique serving residents in Pinehurst, Moore County, Asheboro, Randolph County and the surrounding areas. If…

When it comes to treating acne, the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in Albemarle NC has successfully treated patients with Accutane (Isotretinoin), a drug taken orally to help eliminate the redness, scarring and scabbing often associated with the skin condition. The cosmetic dermatology specialists rely on Accutane because its chemical properties are known to aggressively…

For many who suffer from psoriasis, the hardest part is not as much the skin’s appearance as it is the itchiness felt in 70 to 90 percent of patients. According to the National Psoriasis Association, this itch is often described as a burning or biting sensation. Effectively managing the condition is vital, and, as the…

The team at the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in West End, North Carolina knows the potentially deadly risks of sun damage. Aside from causing unsightly wrinkles, discoloration, and other visible skin damage, sun exposure can lead to cancerous moles and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Below, the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center…

When faced with skin cancer, choosing the right treatment option can often be nerve-wracking. Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center offers several different treatment options to patients in North Carolina. However, these doctors, as well as many others across the country, advocate the use of Mohs surgery—a precise operation that removes complex cancer cells from…

Nearly everyone wants their skin to not only appear healthy, but to actually be healthy, too. It’s more important than ever to have a skin treatment routine, which can protect against any serious future ailments like melanoma. The dermatologists at the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, in Albemarle, NC, have the tips to help anyone…

Winter is upon us again, and for some of us, uncomfortably dry skin is on its way. For many, winter conditions create a dry and tight feeling around the face and hands, but some experience redness, flaking, cracking and even eczema as a reaction to chilly air. Turning on the heat inside, no matter what…

Though Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center has grown since we began in 1997, our biggest “expansion” is on the horizon. In November of 2014, we will open our 2nd location in West End, N.C. (Seven Lakes). We are excited to enter this new phase of development. Many of our current patients travel from Moore…

Malignant Melanoma is a greatly feared type of skin cancer. It is becoming more common over time. This cancer begins from melanocytes, which are pigment producing cells in the body. The vast majority of Melanomas begin in the skin, but they can also occur in other locations occasionally. Melanoma, like most cancers, is usually treated…

Skin Cancer is exceptionally common. The most common types of skin cancers are Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Malignant Melanoma. Skin Cancer can be treated by various modalities depending upon multiple factors. One specialized and highly useful treatment is called MOHS Surgery (also known as MOHS Chemosurgery or MOHS Micrographic Surgery). This type…