Skin Health Insights: Expert Advice from Chattanooga’s Dermatology Leaders
Welcome to the Chattanooga Skin and Cancer Clinic blog, your trusted resource for
skin health education and professional advice. As a locally owned practice, we are
dedicated to keeping our community informed.
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How to Do a Self-Skin Check at Home (and What to Look For)
A monthly self-skin check is one of the simplest things you can do to catch skin cancer early, and it takes about 10 minutes. You stand in front of a mirror, examine your skin from head to toe, and look for anything new, changing, or unusual. That’s it. No special equipment required. The reason this…
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What Is Mohs Surgery and How Does It Work?
Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise, layer-by-layer technique for removing skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. It is considered the gold standard treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, particularly when tumors are located on the face, ears, hands, or other areas where tissue conservation matters. The procedure boasts…
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What Is Actinic Keratosis and Can It Turn Into Skin Cancer?
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a rough, scaly patch of skin caused by years of sun exposure, and yes, it can turn into skin cancer. Specifically, untreated actinic keratoses can progress into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common type of skin cancer. The progression rate for any individual AK is estimated at about 5%…
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When Should You See a Dermatologist About a Mole?
Most moles are completely harmless, but some can be early signs of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. You should see a dermatologist about a mole if it’s changing in size, shape, or color, if it looks noticeably different from your other moles, if it bleeds or itches without a clear reason, or…
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How to tell if a mole is cancerous: the ABCDE rule explained
Knowing what to look for can save your life. Learn how our board-certified dermatologists use the ABCDE method to identify suspicious moles and when it’s time to schedule a professional skin exam at our Chattanooga clinic.
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Basal Cell vs Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What’s the Difference?
While both are highly treatable when caught early, these two types of skin cancer look and behave differently, learn the key distinctions in symptoms, appearances, and treatment options provided by our expert clinical team.
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What to Expect at Your First Full-Body Skin Exam
Take the anxiety out of the unknown by learning how our residency-trained specialists perform a thorough, head-to-toe skin screening to detect concerns early and keep your skin healthy for years to come.
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