Mohs surgery with immunostaining for melanoma is an advanced, margin-controlled technique used to remove certain melanomas while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. It combines the staged precision of Mohs micrographic surgery with special stains (immunostains) that make...read more
When skin cancer is diagnosed, the best treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location, its size and depth, and whether it has high-risk features or has been treated before. Peak Skin Center offers multiple surgical options for...read more
During the winter months, when days are short, skies are gray, and we’re wrapped in heavy layers, it can be especially tempting to step into a warm tanning bed for a “quick glow.” Indoor tanning can feel like a...read more
When it comes to treating skin cancer, patients today are faced with a variety of options. Two treatments often discussed are Mohs micrographic surgery and superficial radiation therapy (SRT, sometimes called IG-SRT when paired with imaging). While both approaches...read more
July is typically the month when medical students become interns and residents graduate to become full independent physicians. While board-certified dermatologist and board-certified, fellowship trained Mohs surgeon Dr. Thomas Knackstedt has been in practice for over a decade, we...read more
Dermatoscopes are a tool commonly used by dermatologists to examine the skin and diagnose skin conditions. Dermatoscopes are handheld devices that magnify the skin and allow for better visualization of skin structures and lesions. It’s a rare day where...read more
