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Skin Cancer Specialist in Fort Collins & Loveland

Accurate Diagnosis for All Types of Skin Cancer

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can be overwhelming, but there are many effective and appropriate treatment options available. At Divine Dermatology, we have successfully treated numerous patients at our Fort Collins, Loveland, and Longmont CO locations. With various types of skin cancer, each presenting with their own unique treatment avenues, early detection is crucial to successful treatment. Regular visits to our friendly and experienced dermatologist and dermatology providers at Divine Dermatology can help catch skin cancer in its early stages, making treatment easier and more effective. We invite you to explore the different types of skin cancer treatments we offer and encourage you to contact us to schedule an appointment. Your skin health matters to us.

Excision Skin Cancer Treatments

A standard surgical excision is an effective treatment for skin cancer particularly for many types of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas when deemed appropriate by your dermatology
provider. During this procedure, a local anesthetic is administered to numb the area before the tumor and its safe margins are carefully removed. Once the cancerous tissue is excised, your doctor will carefully stitch the skin back together to promote healing. For melanoma, a similar approach is employed, but a wider safe margin is often necessary, leading to the term “wide local excision.” This method ensures complete removal of cancerous cells while still aiming for optimal cosmetic results.

Electrodessication and Curettage Skin Cancer Treatment

This skin cancer treatment option might be a mouthful, which is why we like to simply say ED&C, but it’s an effective method when used appropriately to treat certain types of basal and squamous cell skin cancer. The procedure begins by numbing the skin, followed by scraping away the affected cells with a ring-shaped instrument called a curette. This “scrape and burn” technique is then typically repeated two additional times to increase the clearance rate of the cancerous cells in the biopsied area.

In some cases, your dermatologist may also use cryosurgery, which involves applying a freezing liquid nitrogen spray to create a “cold burn” that destroys the cancer cells in the treated area. Both methods are targeted and can be effective in treating early-stage skin cancers while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery, or Mohs micrographic surgery, is an advanced and highly effective treatment for skin cancers, particularly basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas located in more sensitive areas. This technique is especially beneficial for larger or more aggressive cancers and it aims to remove all of the cancerous tissue in the biopsied area while simultaneously preserving as much healthy skin as possible and reducing the rate of recurrence.

One of the key advantages of Mohs surgery is its in real-time edge-checking process, which significantly reduces the risk of recurrence. This makes it ideal for areas where scarring can have a substantial impact on the patient, such as the face—especially around the eyelids, lips, nose, and cheek, and as well as the ears, scalp, neck, and hands. In some specific cases, Mohs surgery may also be performed on the arms, legs, and trunk.

For optimal results, it is essential that your Mohs procedure is conducted by a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. If you’re in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Longmont CO, we invite you to schedule an appointment to meet with our fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon.

Effective Topical Skin Cancer Treatments

Nonsurgical skin cancer treatments can sometimes be used to destroy skin cancer cells. A cream applied topically to the skin may be an option for you. Topical skin cancer treatment options include topical chemotherapy and topical immune response modifiers. Topical skin cancer treatments can be applied at home by yourself or with help from a family member. Courses may take a couple weeks up to a few months.

Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer

Skin cancer radiation therapy is sometimes used as a means to kill skin cancer cells. Radiation may be use as the first choice treatment if you are at high risk of complications from surgery. Radiation therapy may also be recommended as a safety net if your skin cancer was more aggressive or had other high risk features seen during standard excision or Mohs surgery.  The skilled dermatologists at Divine Dermatology can determine is these options are appropriate.

Additional Skin Cancer Treatment Options

The skin care doctors at Divine Dermatology have a plethora of skin cancer treatments available. While the vast majority of skin cancers are effectively treated with the options above, some individuals are not as fortunate. For some of those with high risk skin cancer or skin cancer that has spread to inside the body, chemotherapy will be needed.  Traditional chemotherapy may be advised or a newer targeted therapy drugs may be available. Advances in immunotherapy have been developed that can stimulate your own immune system to attack skin cancer cells. Since every case of skin cancer is unique, your skin doctor along with a team of oncologists will determine the best skin cancer treatment option for you based on the type and stage of your cancer among other factors.

Skin Cancer Treatment Procedures

Our team at Divine Dermatology provides expert dermatology services for all of Northern Colorado and beyond. We specialize in treating and removing all types of skin cancer, including:

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Bowen’s disease
  • Melanoma
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Early detection is critical, which is why it’s so important that you schedule regular visits with our team of professional and caring dermatology specialists. In addition to skin cancer treatment, we also provide dermatology services for common skin conditions, such as acne treatment, and treatments for rare skin conditions as well. We carry a great selection of effective dermatology products, and we also perform cosmetic dermatology services like Botox®, chemical peels, and laser aesthetic treatments. Contact Divine Dermatology today to schedule an appointment or learn what we can do for your skin.

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