Skin Care & Treatments A dermatologist specializes in diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, including skin cancer detection and treatment. Dermatologists are specialists in treating a variety of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia, acne, rosacea, warts and moles. Dermatologic surgeons treat skin cancers; melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma. They are specialty trained in clinical medicine and surgery pertaining to the skin. An individualized treatment plan may range from medications and treatments to dermatological surgical procedures. Additionally, biopsies might be necessary to accurately diagnose benign and malignant growths and skin cancers. | Skin Cancer Awareness
Dr. Storrs, strives to raise public awareness of skin cancer and melanoma.
Cancer affects one in five Americans and an estimated 11,200 people will die of skin cancer this year alone. Yet, skin cancer has a 95% cure rate when it is detected early. Therefore, Dr. Storrs encourages everyone to examine their skin regularly for irregular moles or suspicious lesions in addition to seeing a dermatologist on a regular basis. |
