A Simple Cream for Cancer with Not Always Simple Consequences
Some patients find themselves with a large number of skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions. While surgical excision is recommended for certain types of skin cancer, pre-cancers and superficial skin cancers can often be treated in other ways. These non-surgical options are often ideal for patients with many lesions who want to limit the number of…
Read More“My experience at the SCARS Center has been, I believe, life saving”
“I’ve got some good news, no more cancer.” Dr. Adam Aronson calmly said to Wade Jackson. A dermatologist and Mohs surgeon, Dr. Aronson confirmed that all cancer had been removed from Wade’s lower eyelid, through the process of Mohs surgery, where layers of skin are removed and viewed under a microscope until cancer cells are…
Read MoreTHE SCARS THAT DON’T DEFINE YOU
Many patients have been hesitant of dermatologic and cosmetic procedures due to the fear of leaving scars. Patients who have surgical or biopsy scars may be hesitant to undergo more procedures. Surgical scars occur for various reasons including high tension closures, swelling, a mismatch of skin during closure, complications such as infections interfering with wound healing and simply genetics. But did you…
Read MoreSkin Cancer Bulletin
We publish a newsletter designed especially for patients and the public. It features real patients, expert advice, and the latest in skin cancer prevention and treatment. See our latest Skin Cancer Bulletin, Winter 2022.
Read MoreThe Role of Physician Assistants in a Skin Cancer Practice
“I have always viewed each of my colleagues as playing an integral part in the healthcare team. In my opinion, the best healthcare teams have a flat hierarchy. This organizational structure avoids medical errors, improves patient experience, and fosters team member collaboration. Integration of Physician Assistants (PAs) follows this model,” says Dr. Simon Madorsky. As…
Read MoreTopical Skin Cancer Treatments
The treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) includes many options depending on the type of pathology, a few of which are: Mohs surgery, electrodessication and curettage, Imiquimod, Efedux, etc. Topical treatments have become increasingly popular due to their non-invasive nature and good aesthetic outcomes. Standard topical treatments for superficial BCCs used in the United States…
Read MoreThe Skin Cancer Bulletin, our first newsletter for the local community
The Skin Cancer Bulletin marks our first effort to directly reach members of our local community to inform them about skin cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Download a copy here.
Read MoreThis was a chapter, but it’s not my story
If working towards a PhD at UC Irvine was not enough, Klebea was also planning her wedding in Brazil. Wedding photos would be memories for the rest of her life. She was hoping to improve the unsightly scar on her cheek, a painful reminder of a past skin cancer removal. She was referred to Dr.…
Read MoreA Cosmetic Procedure Reveals Skin Cancer
A former teacher in her sixties came to Dr. Steven Daines for a CO2 laser treatment to diminish her fine lines and brown spots. She had no idea how important this visit would become. While prepping her for the laser procedure, Dr. Daines noticed a tiny black mark on her cheek. “I thought it was…
Read MorePreserving Natural Lip Appearance After Skin Cancer Treatment
Changing the standards in lip reconstruction, our center has produced yet another major publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Simon Madorsky’s technique has been published in Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, the official journal of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This paper introduces an innovative reconstruction technique for small to…
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