Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates treats West Memphis-area patients affected by the three main types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and malignant melanoma. Melanoma is the least common but deadliest form of skin cancer among patients from West Memphis, Arkansas.
While anyone from West Memphis can get skin cancer regardless of ethnicity, the risk of melanoma is much higher for Caucasians than for African Americans. The specialists at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates are experts in treating melanoma found in West Memphis patients.
Request a West Memphis melanoma appointment with a board-certified dermatologist or call 901-759-2322 today!
West Memphis Melanoma: What to Look For
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer found in patients from West Memphis because it can spread beyond the skin and can be life-threatening if not treated early. West Memphis-area patients should seek treatment at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates if they notice any signs of melanoma.
To identify a potential melanoma, West Memphis patients should look for spots or lesions that conform to the ABCDE rule: asymmetry, borders that are irregular, color that is uneven, diameter that changes in size, and evolving, which could be a spot that changes in size, shape or color.
The best way for patients from West Memphis, Arkansas to avoid melanoma is prevention: stay out of the sun during peak hours; use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater and avoid tanning beds.
West Memphis, Arkansas Melanoma Treatment
Skin cancer surgery at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates is the main treatment option for West Memphis patients with melanoma.
West Memphis Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery for West Memphis patients is the best available treatment for most skin cancers and is used in treating early stage melanoma. The surgery is minimally-invasive and requires only a local anesthetic and no hospitalization for patients from West Memphis, Arkansas.
West Memphis Excisional Surgery
Excisional surgery for West Memphis patients cuts out cancerous tissue and surrounding healthy skin to make sure the entire tumor is removed. Excisional surgery is performed on West Memphis-area patients on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic.
Schedule your West Memphis Arkansas melanoma appointment today!
Schedule a West Memphis, Arkansas melanoma appointment online with a board-certified dermatologist or call 901-759-2322 today!