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Actinic Keratosis – What is it?  How is it treated at Apollo Dermatology?

Actinic Keratosis – What is it? How is it treated at Apollo Dermatology?

Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, are precancerous growths that appear on the skin as rough, scaly patches. They are caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning beds. There are several treatment options available for actinic...
Skin Cancer: Dr. Dupati is an  Expert

Skin Cancer: Dr. Dupati is an Expert

In addition to being a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Dupati is also a board-certified Mohs Surgeon and a skin cancer specialist. Dr. Dupati has diagnosed and successfully treated countless cases of skin cancer for his patients and is an expert in this critical...
Skin Cancer Screenings: You Can Trust Your Board-Certified Dermatologist

Skin Cancer Screenings: You Can Trust Your Board-Certified Dermatologist

Skin Cancer Screenings and the Expertise of Board Certified Dermatologists Board-certified dermatologists are the only trained professionals (physicians or otherwise) who can perform the highest level skin cancer screening for patients. Throughout their residency...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)? Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer. It is so named because it starts when cells in the skin called Merkel cells begin to grow out of control. MCC grows quickly and can be difficult to treat if it spreads...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Squamous Cell Skin Cancer)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Squamous Cell Skin Cancer)

Squamous cell carcinomas are the second most common skin cancers in the world. Although men are more likely to develop these skin cancers, thousands of women develop them squamous cell carcinomas yearly as well. It most often presents in the latter half of life....
Basal Cell Carcinoma (Basal Cell Skin Cancer)

Basal Cell Carcinoma (Basal Cell Skin Cancer)

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer and also the most common cancer in humans. Approximately 2 million Americans are diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma every single year. Basal Cell Carcinoma is more often found in men than women and over the...