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Moh’s Micrographic Surgery and What is the ACMS

Cure for Skin Cancer- 99% effective Skin cancer is caused by radiation from the sun, and 50% of Americans who live to the age of 65 will be affected by skin cancers. This epidemic is spreading despite sun protection and awareness. Typically, skin cancers have been...

CRISP, COOL, AND CRACKED SKIN?

Dry Skin The weather is cooling down, and many of us will suffer from dry skin over the next few months. Why? As the temperature drops, the humidity or moisture in the air decreases. This causes more water to evaporate from our skin leading to dryness, cracking, and...

Does SPF Matter?

You have probably been to the drug store to pick up sunscreen and been overwhelmed with the various brands, types, and sun protective factor rating (SPF). Which one to pick? Recently there has been more discussion surrounding SPF, particularly some folks who think it...

Get to know Dr. Patel and True Dermatology

Get to know Dr. Patel and True Dermatology

Welcome, Shelby and Chilton County to True Dermatology. I am a Board Certified Dermatologist with the highest level of fellowship training in skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. As a member of the American College of Mohs Surgeons (ACMS), it signifies a...