MELANOMA SKIN CANCER

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Why Annual Skin Exams Matter For Melanoma Detection

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and early detection is essential in successful treatment. Melanoma, in particular, can develop quickly and spread if not identified early, making routine skin cancer screening an essential part of preventive care.  The physicians at Harris Dermatology, including Dr. Brian Harris, Dr. Keith Harris, and Dr. H. Ross Harris, […]

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Subungual Melanoma: When Skin Cancer Occurs Under the Nail

A rare form of skin cancer, subungual melanoma grows under the fingernails or toenails, generally in people with darker skin. Doctors have only seen this condition in about 3.5 percent of the people in the world. However, this type of melanoma can be deadly if not caught early, and it can spread to other parts of the body. At

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Do You Have These Top Skin Cancer Risk Factors?

The most important part of being cancer-aware and promoting your health is making sure you’re getting yourself screened appropriately. This is especially true for skin cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer. Prevention and early detection are the best defense we have against cancer at the moment because of the exponential progression of the

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Is melanoma deadly?

At Harris Dermatology, we do more than just helping clear skin of acne and remove warts. We also provide annual skin cancer screenings and help patients be proactive in skin cancer detection. Along with that, we also offer biopsies, diagnosis, and treatment for skin cancer patients. With our help, many patients can get the assistance

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How to tell the difference between seborrheic keratosis and melanoma

At Harris Dermatology, we deal regularly with patients who are worried about growths or lesions that develop on the skin, curious to know if they are signs of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed o patients in America. It can be preventable, and each sun exposure can cause cumulative

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