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Lahey dermatologists offer Mohs' surgery, a specialized procedure to improve cure rates and lessen the effects of surgery for basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers—the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Lahey dermatologists also treat malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Other strengths of the department include expertise in diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphomas and skin signs of internal cancers. Dermatologists, general surgeons, and plastic surgeons collaborate on the most difficult cases.
Our Services
Prevention and Diagnosis
Preventive patient education
Screening for early detection
Diagnostic biopsy
Diagnostic imaging
Treatment
Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen)
Excision (surgical removal)
Electrodessication and curettage (burning and scraping)
