May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Timothy Jochen talks with CBS Morning Show Anchor Jenifer Daniels about the important of skin exams. He explains the ABCDEs of Melanoma and what warning signs to look for in spots on your skin.
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Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Dr. Jochen runs down the treatment options for patients with Actinic Keratosis known as pre-cancer. Find out more at our Skin cancer treatment options page.

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Mohs Surgery is a highly effective skin cancer treatment that will completely remove the skin cancer. The procedure was developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs.

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Your hair stylist or barber sees parts of your body you can’t. Melanomas can develop in the scalp, behind your ears and on your neck.

The goals of Mohs surgery are two-fold – cancer clearance and skin preservation. The amount of tissue that is required to be excised is minimized.

Melanomas are tumors produced by malignant transformation of melanocytes. Melanocytes are derived from the neural crest; although they usually occur on the skin

Let’s talk about sun safety: Tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and what to look for in sunscreen – just one part of prevention.

Dr. Timothy Jochen, Board Certified Dermatologist, shows a MOH’s closure after a patient has been cleared of his skin cancer. Minimizing scarring.

Seborrheic keratosis: common, benign skin growths; waxy, scaly appearance. Often mistaken for moles, harmless but may cause discomfort. Treatment optional.

When you first learn that the shiny bump on your arm or scaly patch on your head is actually skin cancer, it can be a little nerve wracking.

Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology paired to achieve optimal results. Our vision is to cure our patients of skin disease, & to make people look and feel beautiful!

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