Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2020 Issue
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What is dermoscopy?<br />
Dermoscopy is the examination of the skin using a surface microscope<br />
to identify patterns that exist in skin cancer, especially melanomas.<br />
A dermatoscope is a handheld device (similar to a small<br />
flashlight with a magnifying glass) that your dermatologist can use<br />
during your full body skin check. A dermatoscope is used to analyze<br />
your skin lesions, helping to identify skin cancer as early as possible,<br />
when it is most easily cured.<br />
Who can benefit from dermoscopy?<br />
Everyone! Everyone has moles, and dermoscopy is especially<br />
useful for these lesions. It is also beneficial in people with a history<br />
of any kind of skin cancer, particularly melanoma. As mentioned,<br />
when in skilled hands, dermoscopy can help detect skin cancer<br />
at its earliest stage, which is paramount to treatment and good<br />
prognosis. It also helps us more easily identify benign skin lesions,<br />
which reduces the number of skin biopsies that we have do perform<br />
during your full body skin check.<br />
Is this a special exam, or part of my regular<br />
skin check?<br />
This is part of your regular skin exam! We have our dermatoscopes<br />
with us in our pockets ready to use when we see every patient.<br />
During your skin check, we use it to further examine any skin<br />
lesion that seems suspicious. It takes no additional time and is a<br />
wonderful tool to add an extra level of thoroughness to your exam.<br />
Jennifer Richter, PA-C viewing a magnified dermoscopy<br />
picture of a mole to evaluate closer without a skin biopsy<br />
Dr. Mackay-Wiggan using the HairMetrix,<br />
the first AI-driven, non-invasive hair consultation<br />
What is Dermagraphix total body photography<br />
and how can I benefit from it?<br />
We are the first practice in Florida to incorporate the Dermagraphix<br />
system into our practice. Total Body Photography is a<br />
series of pictures capturing the entire surface of the skin to document<br />
all of your moles. We will use the pictures at your subsequent<br />
examinations to identify any change in the size, color, or<br />
shape of your lesions or document new lesions. It also allows us<br />
to incorporate dermoscopy to capture magnified images of these<br />
lesions. Additionally, in the coming months, it will utilize artificial<br />
intelligence to identify changes in your skin between sets of photographs,<br />
which is extremely important in recognizing melanoma<br />
as early as possible. We are very excited about this new technology<br />
and are thrilled to have added a new device that will help us<br />
take even better care of our patients!<br />
What other state-of-the-art technology is<br />
available with this machine?<br />
We are also excited to introduce the HairMetrix. HairMetrix<br />
is the first AI-driven, non-invasive hair consultation solution that<br />
provides immediate measurements of hair, without pulling or<br />
clipping the hair and sending it to a lab! Our world-renowned<br />
hair loss expert, Dr. Julian Mackay-Wiggan is using this real-time<br />
analysis solution to develop appropriate treatment plans for her<br />
patients. Additionally, after treatments or procedures , such as<br />
PRP injections for hair loss, we can use this tool for objective outcome<br />
monitoring.<br />
Siperstein Dermatology Group (Boca Raton and Boynton<br />
Beach Florida) has always been on the forefront of medical<br />
technology. The group prides themselves on always having the<br />
most up-to-date systems and new technology to help patients.<br />
Siperstein Dermatology Group is comprised of 11 board certified<br />
dermatologists, a board certified facial plastic surgeon, three<br />
physicians assistants and three laser technicians. With specialists<br />
in all areas of dermatology, including medical, surgical and<br />
cosmetic, they strive to deliver the highest level of care for a wide<br />
range of dermatologic services. They offer thorough skin checks<br />
for early skin cancer detection, skin cancer treatment with Mohs<br />
surgery and plastic surgery closures. They treat all skin conditions<br />
and offer a full array of cosmetic treatments, including four<br />
state-of-the-art lasers. They have two beautiful offices, conveniently<br />
located in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. Call today for<br />
an appointment.<br />
Siperstein Dermatology Group<br />
9897 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472<br />
950 Glades Rd 4th floor, Boca Raton, FL 33431<br />
561.364.7774<br />
www.sipderm.com<br />
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