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How Often do Moles Turn into Melanoma?

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 […]

Telemedicine

Telemedicine We are happy to announce that we are offering teledermatology visits. Online teledermatology visits are web-based, HIPAA compliant, real time visits with both audio and video capabilities. We can diagnose and treat many issues directly through our telemedicine platform. For other issues, we can determine if an office visit is needed. If you have […]

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Now Offering Telemedicine Appointments!

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 […]

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Welcoming Dr. Hook!

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 […]

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Malignant Melanoma

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? […]