Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced treatment procedure for skin cancer, offers the highest potential for recovery--even if the skin cancer has been previously treated. This procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment in which the physician serves as surgeon, pathologist, and reconstructive surgeon. It relies on the accuracy of a microscope to trace and ensure removal of skin cancer down to its roots. This procedure allows dermatologists trained in Mohs Surgery to see beyond the visible disease and to precisely identify and remove the entire tumor, leaving healthy tissue unharmed. This procedure is most often used in treating two of the most common forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The cure rate for Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the highest of all treatments for skin cancer--up to 99 percent even if other forms of treatment have failed. This procedure, the most exact and precise method of tumor removal, minimizes the chance of regrowth and lessens the potential for scarring or disfigurement

This valuable handbook, written by two renowned dermatologists, is for melanoma patients, their families, friends, health professionals, and every person interested in staying healthy. Complete with full-color photographs, a specially compiled list of support groups and services, and a glossary.

Ideal for clinic use, both for diagnosis and for explaining to the patient, this guide provides: A quick reference atlas guide to the diagnosis skin lesions, especially, but not limited to, those that are cancerous Icons for each condition linked to high definition dermoscopy and clinical photographs Real dermatoscopic images and the associated clinical photographs on the page opposite

This accurate, profusely illustrated guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin abnormalities and diseases covers various topical therapies as well as specific skin diseases such as dermatitis, warts, diseases, and tumors. It also details surgical procedures and chemical peels.