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

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