Pre-Cancers

Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. 

New FDA labeling requirements have taken the guesswork out of choosing an effective sunscreen. Products have to state how much protection they actually provide.

I get asked a lot about homeopathic or natural products that patients can use. I found a study on Nicotinamide, that helps prevent skin cancer.

Why Mohs, well Mohs surgery is primarily indicated to minimize scarring and maximize cure rate. So no unsightly scars, or doubt of residual malignancy.

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

This product is more commonly known as Retin A. Obagi Tretinoin comes in three strengths – 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.10%. It is available as a cream and gel.

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

Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Contour Dermatology is coming to La Quinta! If you haven’t noticed our logoed sign on Jefferson Street yet, you will soon see progress on Jefferson Street.

Congenital is a word that means “present from birth” while a nevus is the medical term for a mole. Therefore, a congenital nevus is a mole that was present on the body from birth.

Karen Dobbins had a sore on the end of her nose that wouldn’t go away. Her granddaughter, Amber Martinez-Large, is a medical assistant at Contour Dermatology.

Ichthyosis is a group of rare genetic skin conditions that disrupt the skin’s natural shedding process, leading to dry, scaly (fish scales), and thickened 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.

Let’s talk about sun safety: Tips to keep you and your loved ones safe, what to look for in sunscreen, and treatment should it be necessary.

Actual Contour Dermatology Mohs Micrographic Surgery before and after photos. Dr. Timothy Jochen is a Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery specialist.