Dad’s skin cancer battle leaves him with massive chunk missing from neck, back Read the article! Skin cancer is not going to find itself and it is only going to grow larger!  The earlier we find it and you have it treated, the smaller the scar.  Our ELM can zoom up to 200 times magnification […]

Read this before your next tanning session! UV is a known carcinogen and almost all melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by OVEREXPOSURE to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun or sunbeds.  Damage is cumulative, irreparable, increases with each exposure and it can result in death.   I dare you to click on this link!

“Medical imaging is an important part of healthcare and contributes to accurate disease diagnosis and treatment, but it can also lead to patient harms, such as incidental findings, overdiagnosis, anxiety, and radiation exposure that is associated with an increased risk of cancer” lead author Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, USCF professor of radiology, epidemiology, and biostatistics, and […]

In order for healthcare ecosystems to become coordinated, patient handling systems need to be equipped with the technology that can create an accessible, efficient and quality hub that integrates all stakeholders. Intelligent dermatology software, such as DermEngine, are the result of the genuine need for the support of a common network that can centralize health […]

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It is good to help your doctor to take the very best care of your skin.  Share your FBI investigation! Dermatology is a highly visual specialty which can be greatly aided by photographic documentation DermDetect offers a cost-effective alternative to everyone that is at risk of skin cancer.  Our Full Body Imaging(FBI) is performed by […]

Sancy Leachman M.D., Ph.D. Photo of Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology Director, Melanoma Research Program, Knight Cancer Institute Professor of Dermatology School of Medicine Expertise Dermatology Special focus on Genetic Skin Disorders & Melanoma Skin Cancers Education B.A., University of Texas at Austin Plan II, Austin Texas 1985 M.D., Ph.D., […]

DermDetect uses the latest technology to improve our ability to assist you in the early detection of all skin cancers.  Our technology costs money and our people need to be paid.  “There are no free lunches” remains true today. Did you know that melanoma is the only skin cancer they are looking for at a […]

Anyone can get skin cancer, however, some people are more susceptible than others. Here are the top 10 Risk Factors to consider: Fair Skin A history of sunburns Excessive sun exposure Tanning Salon Use Sunny or high-altitude climate Exposure to radiation or cancer-causing substances Multiple moles Pre-cancerous skin lesions A family history of skin cancer […]