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Skin Cancer Care

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It is estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime. Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Penn Penn dermatologists diagnose and treat all forms of skin cancer,...
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Mohs and Reconstructive Surgery

Patients with skin cancer of the face, head or neck may require Mohs and reconstructive surgery. Mohs surgery is a highly skilled and precise surgical technique offered by Penn Dermatology for the removal of  various types of head and neck skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma, squamous...
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Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion Group

For Patients For more than 40 years, Penn Dermatology's Pigmented Lesion Group has led the nation in diagnosing and treating malignant melanoma. Risk Factors for Melanoma Melanoma is a serious and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer that is treatable and often curable if diagnosed...
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Laser Treatment for Skin Problems

Penn Dermatology in Philadelphia offers excellent laser treatment methods to correct or improve many cosmetic skin problems. Recent advances in laser technology now allow for the safe and results-oriented treatment of damaged skin related to excessive sun exposure, aging, scarring from acne or...
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General Dermatology Services

As the oldest dermatology department in the United States, Penn Dermatology's faculty offer broad expertise in skin, hair and nail diseases. Penn's dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons and dermatopathologists diagnose, treat and care for patients with common and rare dermatological conditions...
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Aging Skin Care

Penn Dermatology in Philadelphia offers practical and results-oriented solutions for men and women seeking to rejuvenate or refresh their skin from the visible effects of aging. Treatments for Aging Skin At Penn At Penn Dermatology, the goals for improving aging skin include: Discussing...
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