A skin cancer screening is a simple, painless exam that takes about 30 mins. Our providers check your skin from head to toe, including places that are hard to see on your own, like your scalp, back, and between your toes. If they find anything that looks unusual, they may recommend a quick biopsy, often during the same visit.

Who should get screened? Everyone benefits from a skin check, but regular screenings are especially important if you:

• Have fair skin, light hair or light eyes
• Have many moles or unusual-looking moles
• Have a personal or family history of skin cancer
• Have had frequent sunburns or used tanning beds
• Spend a lot of time outdoors for work or play

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it’s highly treatable when caught early. A yearly full-body skin exam is the best way to spot changes before they become a problem. Dr. Papadopoulos checks your skin from head to toe, evaluates any spots that concern you, and treats skin cancer right here in the office, including with Mohs surgery.

Book a visit if you notice a spot that’s new, growing, bleeding, itching, or changing in color or shape.

Melanoma is a less common but more serious form of skin cancer that can develop in an existing mole or appear as a new spot. When caught early, it is highly treatable, which is why regular skin checks matter.

Watch for the ABCDEs of melanoma:

• Asymmetry: one half doesn’t match the other
• Border: edges that are irregular, ragged or blurred
• Color: uneven shades of brown, black, red, white or blue
• Diameter: larger than a pencil eraser (about 6 mm), though melanomas can be smaller
• Evolving: any change in size, shape, color, or new itching or bleeding

If a spot looks concerning, our providers will perform a quick biopsy in the office to check it. Early-stage melanomas can often be removed right here. If your melanoma needs further treatment, we’ll refer you to a trusted specialist and coordinate your care so you’re never left navigating it alone.

Mohs surgery treats skin cancer through a highly specialized and precise technique that removes the cancer in stages, one tissue layer at a time.

Find out more about Mohs Surgery.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, and it’s not just a teenage problem. If over-the-counter products haven’t worked, we can help. Dr. Papadopoulos will figure out what’s causing your breakouts and create a treatment plan that fits your skin and your routine.

• Teen acne: Breakouts on the face, chest or back during the teen years. Early treatment helps prevent scarring and boosts confidence.
• Adult acne: Breakouts that start or continue into your 20s, 30s and beyond, often linked to hormones or stress.
• Cystic acne: Deep, painful bumps under the skin that need prescription treatment.

Actinic keratoses are rough, dry or scaly spots that form on sun-exposed skin like the face, scalp, ears, lips, arms and hands. They’re often easier to feel than to see, like sandpaper. AKs are considered precancerous because some can develop into squamous cell skin cancer over time. The good news is they’re easy to treat in the office, usually with a quick freezing treatment or a prescription cream.

See us if you have a rough or scaly spot that keeps coming back, doesn’t heal, or feels tender.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes dry, itchy, red or inflamed skin that can come and go in flare-ups. It often shows up on the hands, inside the elbows, behind the knees and on the face, and it’s especially common in babies and children. Eczema isn’t contagious, and while there’s no cure, it can be well controlled.

Contact dermatitis: An itchy rash that appears where your skin touched something that irritates it or that you’re allergic to. Common culprits include poison ivy, fragrances, nickel in jewelry, hair dye, skincare products and latex. We’ll help figure out the trigger so you can avoid it.

Seborrheic dermatitis: Flaky, greasy or scaly patches, usually on the scalp, eyebrows, sides of the nose and behind the ears. On the scalp it often looks like stubborn dandruff, and in babies it’s known as cradle cap. It tends to come and go but responds well to treatment.

Fungal infections are very common and can affect anyone. They thrive in warm, moist areas and can spread through gyms, pools, locker rooms and pets.

• Athlete’s foot: Itching, peeling or cracking between the toes and on the feet.
• Ringworm: A red, itchy, ring-shaped rash. Despite the name, it’s caused by a fungus, not a worm.
• Jock itch: An itchy, red rash in the groin and inner thighs.
• Nail fungus: Thick, yellowed, brittle or crumbling nails, most often on the toes.
• Tinea versicolor: Light or dark patches on the chest, back and shoulders, often more noticeable after time in the sun.

Many fungal rashes look like eczema or other conditions, so a quick exam helps make sure you get the right treatment the first time.

Moles are very common, and most adults have between 10 and 40 of them. The vast majority are harmless. Still, it’s important to keep an eye on them, because a new or changing mole can be an early warning sign of melanoma.

During a skin exam, our providers looks closely at your moles and checks any that seem unusual. If a mole looks suspicious, they can do a quick biopsy in the office. Moles can also be removed if they’re irritated, bleeding, or catching on clothing or jewelry.

If you have many moles, a family history of melanoma, or a history of frequent sunburns, regular skin checks are especially important.

Your nails can say a lot about your health. Changes in color, shape or texture can have many causes, and a dermatologist can tell them apart and treat the right one.

We treat common nail problems, including:

• Nail fungus: Thick, yellow, crumbly nails, most often on the toes
• Nail psoriasis: Pitting, ridges, discoloration or nails lifting from the nail bed
• Nail infections: Redness, swelling or pain around the nail
• Warts around the nails: Rough growths on or near the fingers and toes
• Brittle, splitting or peeling nails

Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which the immune system causes skin cells to build up too quickly, forming thick, scaly patches. On lighter skin these patches usually look red with silvery scales, and on darker skin they may look purple, gray or dark brown. They commonly appear on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, and they can be itchy or painful.

Psoriasis is not contagious. It often comes and goes in flare-ups, which can be triggered by stress, illness, injury to the skin, cold weather or certain medications. Some people with psoriasis also develop joint pain and stiffness, known as psoriatic arthritis.

There’s no cure, but treatment has come a long way. Our providers will work with you on a long-term plan that may include prescription creams, light therapy, oral medications or advanced treatments called biologics, depending on how much of your skin is affected and how it affects your life.

Rosacea is a common, long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It often starts as a tendency to blush or flush easily and can gradually become more noticeable over time. It’s most common in adults over 30, especially those with fair skin, but it can affect anyone.

Signs of rosacea include:

• Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
• Flushing that comes and goes
• Small, visible blood vessels
• Acne-like bumps or pimples
• Burning, stinging or sensitive skin
• Dry, irritated or watery eyes

Flare-ups are often triggered by sun, heat, spicy foods, alcohol, hot drinks, stress or certain skincare products. There’s no cure, but our providers can help you identify your triggers and find a treatment plan to calm the redness and bumps and prevent flare-ups.

Warts are small, rough growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They spread through direct contact or by touching surfaces like shower floors and pool decks. They’re especially common in children and teens.

Common types of warts include:

• Common warts: Rough bumps, usually on the fingers and hands
• Plantar warts: Hard, flat warts on the bottom of the feet that can make walking painful
• Flat warts: Small, smooth bumps that often appear in clusters on the face, hands or legs

Warts are harmless, but they can spread, multiply and hang around for months or years. Over-the-counter treatments don’t always work. Our providers offer in-office treatments such as freezing, along with prescription options. Stubborn warts may need more than one visit to fully clear.

Vitiligo is a condition in which the immune system attacks the cells that give skin its color, causing light or white patches. It can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, hands, arms and around the mouth or eyes, and it can also affect hair. Vitiligo can start at any age and affects people of all skin tones.

Vitiligo isn’t contagious and isn’t painful. For some people the patches stay the same, and for others they spread over time. Whether or not to treat it is a personal choice. Dr. Papadopoulos will talk through your goals and options with you, which may include prescription creams or light therapy to help restore color and slow spreading.

Skin without pigment burns easily, so sun protection is especially important for patches.