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Melanoma Treatment Experts
A melanoma diagnosis can be frightening. Left unattended, this cancer can lead to serious health issues. Fortunately, if caught early, melanoma can usually be successfully treated and removed. Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center offers all of the melanoma diagnosis and treatment services that our patients in the Pinehurst, NC, area need. If you’ve noticed…
Read MoreMOHS Surgery
Dr. Williams has been performing MOHS surgery for more than 15 years and is a Fellow of the American Academy for MOHS Surgery. MOHS surgery is indicated for more complex skin cancers, based on location/size/type of the tumor. Dr. Williams is also trained and equipped to repair complicated defects that may be left following skin…
Read MoreMoles, Cysts & Other Skin Growths
We are experts in assessing all types of skin growths. If indicated or if the patient desires, we can remove any of these lesions under local anesthetic here in the office. Some patients simply need reassurance that the growth they have is “OK” in terms of safety. Other patients have symptoms associated with these types…
Read MoreSkin Cancer Surgery
We provide the latest in “cutting edge” skin surgery. This includes the removal of skin cancers, atypical moles, cysts and other growths that require more precise surgery with suturing and return of optimal cosmetic and functional outcome for our patients.
Read MoreClinical Dermatology
We evaluate and treat all diseases of the skin. This includes (but is not limited to) acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes of any type and skin infection. We utilize all of the standard and progressive acne treatments including Accutane (Isotretinoin). Likewise, we treat psoriasis with all of the primary options, but we are also skilled in…
Read MoreLiquid Nitrogen Treatment
(Cryotherapy/Cryosurgery) Liquid Nitrogen is a very cold, liquefied gas with a temperature of 321 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit). It is used to freeze and destroy a variety of skin lesions such as certain keratoses (growths) and warts. It stings/burns when applied and sometimes for several minutes thereafter. After treatment, you should expect some variation of…
Read MoreScabies
Scabies (from the Latin, scabere, which means “to scratch”) is one of the most common skin conditions in the world. At any given time, over 100 million people throughout the world have scabies. It is caused by a very tiny mite which burrows in the skin. It is easily contagious with skin to skin contact.…
Read MoreNummular Dermatitis (Eczema)
Nummular Dermatitis (which is sometimes called “Eczema”) is a term that describes a constellation of findings that is quite variable (in appearance, age of onset, symptoms etc.) but is very common. It is one of the most frequently made diagnoses in all of dermatology. Nummular Dermatitis can occur at any age, but it more frequently…
Read MoreWhat is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a specialized surgical technique where skin cancer is precisely removed, and the tissue is processed in the same office to insure that all of the cancer has been eliminated. The procedure is so named in honor of Dr. Frederic Moh, the surgeon who developed the procedure. The Mohs procedure is not…
Read MoreSun Protection/Sunscreens
Sun damage is a major problem in the U.S. Skin cancer (including Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma) is becoming more prevalent every year. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer in the world. There are also a variety of non-cancerous lesions that are sun induced and other inflammatory disorders…
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