Mole Removal in McKinney

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McKinney Magazine

2013

Best 

McKinney Magazine

2013

Best of 

McKinney & Allen
Living Magazine

2019 - 2020

Best 

McKinney Magazine

2013

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High-Tech Mole Removal

Moles vary widely in size, shape, color, and severity. Although most moles are harmless, some draw concern in their precancerous or even cancerous stages.

Atypical moles—those that are unusual in size or shape—should be tested by the skin care specialists at the Dermatology Center of McKinney.

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Dermatology Center of McKinney is committed to continuous innovation and utilizing the best in dermatology. The practice’s skin cancer specialists are experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. The team takes skin health seriously and is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a friendly, compassionate, and modern atmosphere.

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Patients can design their personalized path to optimal health and wellness with the Dermatology Center of McKinney’s intuitive treatment planner.

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Telltale Signs of Cancerous Moles

Moles are common and usually harmless, but certain changes can signal a need for professional evaluation. Early detection of abnormalities in moles significantly improves the outcomes for precancerous and cancerous conditions. Dr. Ralston is committed to providing expert assessment and care, including mole removal in McKinney, ensuring patients’ concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

The ABCDEs of Early Detection

Patients can use the ABCDE method to help them detect the early signs of skin cancer and determine when they should seek professional help:

  • Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other in size, shape or color.
  • Border Irregularity: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.
  • Color Changes: The mole is more than one color, including shades of brown, black, pink, red, white, or blue.
  • Diameter: The mole is larger than a pencil eraser (about 6mm).
  • Evolving: The mole periodically changes in size, shape, and color.

Advanced Detection Methods

Nevisense

During treatment, patients sit comfortably while their provider glides as a small, handheld device across surface of their skin. The device uses advanced electrical impedance spectroscopy to detect early signs of skin cancer.

As the device scans a mole, it measures the flow of electrical currents, identifying irregularities beneath the skin that are invisible to the naked eye. This quick and noninvasive procedure provides critical information that helps Dr. Ralston or another member of the team to decide the best course of action for moles, potentially sparing patients from an unnecessary biopsy.

SkinIO

Using SkinIO is like taking a high-tech selfie of the skin. This tool transforms smartphones into powerful skin monitoring devices. Patients simply capture images of their skin, which are then analyzed using sophisticated algorithms. The process tracks changes in moles over time, alerting the patient and the Dermatology Center of McKinney of any subtle changes that might require a closer look.

DermTech

During treatment, Dr. Ralston applies a small, sticky patch to the mole of concern. The patch painlessly collects cells from the surface of the skin without any cutting or bleeding. This sample is sent to a lab where advanced genetic analysis is conducted to detect signs of skin cancer.

Accuracy of Detection

  • Nevisense: Achieves a 97% accuracy for detecting malignant melanoma within moles, providing reliable and precise diagnostics
  • SkinIO: Serves as an early warning tool for at-home use, designed to monitor changes in skin condition rather than as a primary method of detection
  • Derm Tech: Boasts a 99% negative predictive value (NPV), effectively identifying non-malignant results with high reliability, ensuring peace of mind in negative diagnoses.

Preparation and Post-Care Instructions

For Nevisense: No special preparation is needed. Post-care involves regular monitoring and following any specific dermatologist recommendations.

For SkinIO: Ensure skin is clean and free of any sunscreen or lotions before scan. After, continue regular monitoring as advised.

For Derm Tech: Keep the tested area dry and clean prior to patch application. After removal, follow up with the dermatologist for next steps based on results.

What to Expect From Your Appointment

Dermatology Center of McKinney’s lead dermatologist, Dr Ralston, wants to talk with all patients who suspect they might have a cancerous or precancerous mole. Even if they are fairly confident the mole on their body isn’t cancerous, we’re always more happy to check it out just to make certain. During this consultation, Dr. Ralston will expertly examine the mole in question.

At this point, if he has even the slightest worry that his patient’s mole might be cancerous, he might recommend one of our three mole cancer detection methods.

During Nevisense patients sit back while a small electrical current detects any potentially cancerous irregularities beneath the skin.

With Skin IO, patients are taught how to use the SkinIO app to track any changes in mole growth over time.

And using Derm Tech, Dr. Ralston will apply a sticky patch to the patient’s skin. This patch collects mole cells that he will then send to the lab for further testing.