Precancerous growths on sun-exposed skin areas are referred to as actinic keratoses. These growths are scaly or crusty and vary in appearance and size. A small percentage of these lesions may grow to become squamous cell carcinoma. We offer the latest proven treatments for actinic keratoses with the goal of preventing skin cancer.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, most especially skin conditions like warts, moles, skin tags and solar keratoses. Liquid nitrogen is usually used to freeze the tissues at the cellular level. The procedure is used often because of its efficacy and low rates of side effects. > More info
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
A medical treatment that uses a photosensitizing drug (a drug that becomes activated by light exposure) and a light source to activate the applied drug. The result is an activated oxygen molecule that can destroy nearby cells. Precancerous cells and certain types of cancer cells can be treated this way. > More info
Skin Cancer Treatment
Some of the same techniques used to treat skin cancer may be applicable to certain abnormal moles and growths. A consultation in our office will determine the best course of action. > More info
Skin Surgery
Outpatient skin surgeries using the latest techniques and materials are part of our daily practice at Lee’s Summit Dermatology Associates. > More info
Wart Treatment
At Lee’s Summit Dermatology Associates we treat a lot of warts! Treating warts is very challenging and no therapy has been shown to be 100% successful. A combination of therapies is usually effective. > More info |
