The Importance of Skin Exams

May is National Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month, the Contour Dermatology team is ready to advise you on preventing, detecting, and treating skin cancer.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Expert advice given by Dr Timothy from Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic center. Jochen on reducing the risk of melanoma and skin cancers.

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

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

Slather the Sunscreen & Protect Your Skin, You May Prevent Skin Cancer & Look Younger! Newer FDA labeling requirements make it easier to choose a sunscreen.

Be sure to bookmark or print this important list and take it with you when you plan to spend and extended time outdoors. It could save your life!

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.

Did you know that sunscreen has an expiration date? How much sun screen should you apply? How often should you apply it? Get answers in this video.

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

Dr Jochen recently took the certification exam to become subspecialty certified in micrographic dermatologic surgery from the American Board of Dermatology.