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Cancer in general results from accumulated genetic alterations that lead to uncontrolled cell growth. Nearly 300 gene mutations have been identified in melanoma, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been convincingly implicated in their accrual. To this day, however, there is extensive scientific debate about the biological spectrum between benign moles and truly malignant melanoma, and […]
To Our Valued Patients: During this unprecedented time, Dermatology Specialists remains focused on our patient’s safety and well-being. Our Edina clinic will remain open to provide care for patients with emergent needs. We continue to take direction from the CDC and state mandates, implementing additional screening and clinic safety protocols, including measures to address and […]
We are excited to have board certified pediatric dermatologist, Kristen P. Hook, MD, join our practice! Dr. Hook will begin seeing patients this week at both our Edina and Eden Prairie clinics. Call us today to schedule an appointment! 952-241-8139 Kristen P. Hook, MD joins us from the University of Minnesota where she served as […]
One American dies from melanoma every hour of every day. While melanoma is not the most common of skin cancers it causes the most deaths…over 9000 people in the US annually. This is especially tragic given the fact that if recognized and treated in the early stages, it is almost always curable. What is Melanoma? […]
There are not firm consensus guidelines on how frequently to screen for skin cancer, but in general, every adult should have a baseline exam and individuals with risk factors for melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers should be screened at least annually. Risk factors include personal medical history or family history of skin cancer, certain physical […]