Yes. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common skin cancer in the United States, can be treated without a scalpel. The option is image-guided superficial radiation therapy, or IG-SRT: a treatment that uses low-dose X-rays and ultrasound imaging to clear the cancer while leaving the surrounding skin intact. For decades, surgery was the default. IG-SRT [...]
Most people reach for sunscreen when the temperature climbs and put the bottle away once it drops. Your skin doesn't work on that schedule. UV rays reach you every month of the year, and the damage they cause adds up whether you feel the heat or not. Summer: the obvious season Summer is when [...]
What Are Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment Options? Quick Summary Basal cell carcinoma treatment ranges from image-guided superficial radiation therapy (IG-SRT) and other nonsurgical options to surgical approaches like Mohs surgery and excision. The right choice depends on the tumor's size, subtype, and location, along with your overall health and cosmetic priorities. A basal cell [...]
Mohs Surgery: Is it the only option? Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common skin cancers, and they show up often on the face, where a visible scar is the last thing anyone wants. If you've been scheduled for Mohs surgery to treat one of these cancers, it's [...]
Radiation therapy is a proven, non-surgical option for certain basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, but not all radiation is the same. Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IG-SRT) is increasingly the preferred radiation option for eligible patients, pairing real-time imaging with a precisely calibrated dose. Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IG-SRT) IG-SRT uses low-energy X-rays, in [...]
Summary Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the two most common forms of skin cancer, and while both develop from sun-damaged skin, they behave differently and carry different levels of risk. Understanding how they compare gives you the foundation to ask the right questions and move toward confident, informed decisions about your care. [...]
Summary Skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early, and treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. It depends on the cancer type, location, and stage, which is why a board certified dermatologist should guide the decision. A skin cancer diagnosis, or even a suspicious lesion, puts most people in research mode fast. This guide walks through your [...]
If you've been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, you've likely already heard about Mohs surgery. It's the most commonly recommended treatment, and for good reason, it has decades of data behind it and strong cure rates. But it is surgery, and not every patient is a good surgical candidate. Not [...]
A hair transplant can deliver incredible results. But here's something many patients don't expect: the surgery itself is only part of the equation. Without ongoing medical therapy, your native hair can continue to thin and recede, and over time, that can make even a great transplant look less impressive. How a Great Hair Transplant [...]
If your only reference point for hair transplants is the "doll's hair" pluggy look from decades past, you're not alone. Many people still associate hair transplants with the outdated plug technique, and that fear keeps them from exploring what modern surgery can actually do. The truth is, hair transplantation has changed dramatically, and the [...]
