Skin Cancers

Skin Cancers are tumors of the skin caused by an overgrowth of abnormal cells in different layers of the skin. It is caused by unrepaired DNA damage that triggers specific mutations. There are a variety of types of skin cancers, but most common types include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and merkel cell carcinoma. Although skin cancer can be very scary, if caught early, it can be treated with little or no scaring and your likelihood of being cured is very high.

Dr. Moore utilizes dermoscopy to detect skin cancer, which is the skilled use of noninvasive magnification and light to examine skin lesions. She is highly skilled in the practice of dermoscopy and has taught many other dermatologists in this practice. It is important that you have your skin examined under dermoscopy as that increases the likelihood that your skin cancer will be detected and treated.

An annual skin check is recommended for patients between the ages of 35-65, or earlier if you have a family history of skin cancer or any increased exposure to sunlight such as tanning beds.