Anyone can be diagnosed with skin cancer, and in the U.S. there are more people diagnosed with skin cancer than any other cancer type. According to the American Cancer Society, about 20 percent of Americans will have some form of skin cancer in their lifetime,...
A suspicious spot or any other skin condition is often the catalyst for patients to first visit a dermatologist. Spectrum Dermatology offers diagnoses and treatments for a wide variety of skin conditions ranging from moles and lesions to warts, age spots, rashes, and cancer. Our...
Most of us see our primary care physician and dentist on a regular basis, but the same isn’t always true when it comes to our dermatologist—and this is a big mistake. Spectrum Dermatology is your Scottsdale dermatologist committed to helping you achieve skin that’s healthy...
What’s this thing on my skin? The skin is the largest organ we have, and it’s critical to trust experts like Spectrum Dermatology to diagnose and treat all skin conditions. Skin can produce a variety of conditions that can be easily mistaken for something else....
Moles, those concentrated areas of pigment many of us sport, have been a source of superstition for centuries. Spectrum Dermatology offers annual “mole checks” to make sure your moles are healthy, and we’ve heard a lot of stories about these fascinating spots during these appointments....
Whether you love them or hate them, or call them moles or beauty marks, moles have a unique history in the fashion and beauty world. Spectrum Dermatology often treats clients who adore one or two of their moles but want to get rid of others....
Moles are one of the most prominent tell-tale signs for various types of skin cancer, and those with a lot of moles are especially encouraged to abide by annual skin checks. However, at Spectrum Dermatology, the latest research on moles and skin cancer are considered...
Most people think acne treatment when they hear the word dermatologist, and while acne is undoubtedly within the scope of a dermatologist’s job, that’s just one small aspect of skin care. Spectrum Dermatology is home to highly skilled dermatologists, and the clinic was rated Top...
Most people have not heard of seborrheic keratosis (SK) unless they have been diagnosed with it. Spectrum Dermatology offers both cosmetic and medical skin care treatments, including the removal of SK. Although it is entirely harmless and benign, these scaly skin growths are often confused...
When cells in the skin grow in a tight cluster instead of being evenly distributed throughout an area, what we call a mole occurs. Spectrum Dermatology encourages everyone to opt for annual skin screenings because moles are often the first sign of skin cancer. However,...