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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 MoreMethotrexate (MTX)
Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used drug in dermatology and other medical fields. It affects the immune system in ways to help fight against inflammation in the body. In high doses, it can be used for chemotherapy, but it is used in very low doses for various types of arthritis, psoriasis, urticarial (hives), Grover’s disease…
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 MoreAtopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis (or what some refer to as “Eczema”) is a very common disorder that affects all ages but ESPECIALLY young people. It is essentially a problem of easily irritated skin that comes primarily from genetic forces (sometimes combined with environmental triggers). The skin tends to itch a lot, and it often develops rash/dermatitis in…
Read MoreMolluscum
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a very common skin infection that causes pearly/whitish bumps, often with indented centers. It is caused by a virus. It is especially common in children, but adults can get it as well. The bumps can occur anywhere on the body. Sometimes the patient has only a few bumps, but sometimes they…
Read MoreSeborrheic Keratosis (SK)
Seborrheic Keratoses are very common skin lesions; they are not cancerous. They originate in the upper portion of the skin called the epidermis. They often look as if they are “glued onto” the skin. They can be different colors, ranging from flesh color all the way to dark brown. They also vary in size, some…
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