Dermatologist in Prescott, AZ
Why You Might Visit a Dermatologist
There are several reasons you might visit a medical dermatologist, including if you have acne, eczema, psoriasis, a rash, or you are dealing with aging and want to look younger. Our dermatologist can help you heal from a skin condition with personalized care.
What to Expect When You Visit Our Medical Dermatologist
When you visit our dermatologist, they will thoroughly examine your skin, take a thorough medical history, record any medications you are taking, and may order laboratory testing to determine if an underlying illness is causing your skin condition. Then, our dermatologist will develop a customized treatment plan to help you get relief.
Dermatology and Prevention
One of the most important services our dermatologist provides is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and it is most often caused by sun exposure. Regular visits to our dermatologist for a skin examination can help identify skin cancer in its early stages, so it can be better treated.
Treatments for Skin Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, our dermatologist offers several treatment options, including:
- Radiation therapy, uses radiation to kill cancerous cells
- Cryosurgery, using uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the lesion
- Curettage and desiccation, using tools to scrape the cancerous tissue and apply electric current to kill cancerous cells
- Surgical excision, to cut out the lesion completely
- Chemotherapy, which may be used in combination with surgery and radiation therapy to treat melanoma