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Skin Cancer

Excision vs Mohs Surgery vs Electrodesiccation and Curettage

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


Skin Cancer

Warm Lights, Big Risks: The Truth About Indoor Tanning

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


Skin Cancer

Mohs Surgery vs. Superficial Radiation Therapy: What Patients Need to Know

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


Skin Cancer

Becoming a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon: What It Takes

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


Skin Cancer

Why Dermatologists Love Dermatoscopes: Understanding the Benefits and Uses

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


Skin Cancer

Sunburn: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

As we head into a beautiful North Carolina summer, our blog at Peak Skin Center focuses on sunburns this week! Sunburns are a common skin condition that occurs when the skin is overexposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the...read more