Skip the Guesswork—Get a Professional Skin Cancer Screening in Northeast Ohio 

When you notice a new or changing mole or skin blemish, you have two choices: ignore it or have it evaluated by a qualified expert like Allied Dermatology. While monthly self-examinations are an important part of prevention, relying on them alone can be risky over time. 

If you observe anything unusual—such as a spot that is growing, bleeding, itching, or not healing—it’s time to call the professionals. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatable when detected early. 

We Can Effectively Diagnose and Treat Skin Cancer 

At Allied Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists and experienced nurse practitioners are trained in advanced diagnostic techniques and can often detect abnormalities that may not be visible to the untrained eye. We offer comprehensive annual skin cancer screenings designed to provide both early detection and peace of mind. 

Your screening includes a thorough visual examination of your skin, including moles, lesions, and other skin irregularities. We also utilize dermatoscopy, a non-invasive tool that uses illumination and magnification to analyze skin lesions with enhanced visualization of subsurface structures not visible to the naked eye. 

If Cancer Is Found 

If skin cancer is detected, skin cancer treatment plans are tailored based on the skin cancer type, size, depth and location.   Treatment options include surgical treatment, radiation as adjuvantive therapy, injectable or topical chemotherapy medications.   Mohs surgery is a highly effective, precise outpatient procedure used to treat skin cancers by removing thin layers of cancer containing skin and examining them microscopically until only cancer-free tissue remains.  It offers up to a 99% cure rate while maximizing preservation of healthy tissue, making it ideal for sensitive areas like the face, scalp, neck, shins, hands, feet and genitalia.   

Knowing the signs of skin cancer can make all the difference in early detection: 

• Basal Cell Carcinoma: Often appears as a flat, flesh-colored or brown lesion with a scar-like appearance, or as a waxy bump or sore that repeatedly heals and returns. 
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma: May present as red, firm bumps or flat lesions with a scaly or crusted surface. 
• Melanoma: Can develop within an existing mole or appear as a new dark or irregular spot. These may have uneven borders, multiple colors (brown, black, red, white, or blue), and may itch, burn, or become painful. 

Early detection saves lives. Schedule your annual skin cancer screening today. 

To learn more or to book an appointment with Allied Dermatology, call 866-337-6631 or contact us online.