Preparing for Mohs surgery? Get a clear walkthrough of what happens before, during, and after this precise skin cancer removal procedure. Hearing that you need Mohs surgery can bring up a lot of questions, especially if you’re not familiar with what the procedure actually involves. Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise, well-established technique for removing … Read more
How often do you need a skin cancer screening? Here are some warning signs that mean you shouldn’t wait. If you’ve ever wondered whether “once a year” is really the right cadence for a skin cancer screening, you’re asking a good question. The honest answer is that it depends — on your skin type, your … Read more
Have you noticed a waxy, raised spot on your skin? It might be a seborrheic keratosis. Consider contacting us today to learn more. If you’ve noticed a new spot on your skin that looks waxy, slightly raised, and almost “stuck on” rather than flat, it’s likely a seborrheic keratosis. These growths are extremely common, especially … Read more
Wondering if sun spots fade on their own? Learn what causes them, what can help, and when it’s time to have a spot checked. A flat brown or tan spot shows up on the back of your hand, your cheek, or your chest after a summer of time outdoors, and months later, it’s still there. … Read more
A pimple that won’t go away after several weeks may not be acne at all. Consider contacting us today to learn more. Most pimples follow a predictable script: they appear, peak, and fade within a week or two. So when a blemish lingers for a month or more, resists every product in your cabinet, or … Read more
Crepey skin can often be improved with the right treatments. Consider contacting us today to learn more about crepey skin. Crepey skin, that thin, finely wrinkled texture that resembles crepe paper, is one of the most common concerns patients bring to our Troy, MO practice. It often shows up on the neck, chest, upper arms, … Read more
