Medical Procedures
Regional Dermatology, located in Jefferson County and Chesterfield, Missouri, is led by double board-certified physician Dr. Sarah Jensen. Our office is dedicated to serving your skin care needs, from diagnosing and treating skin conditions to offering expert acne management and melanoma screenings. We offer dermatological care for all ages and accept new patients.
Medical Procedures
Regional Dermatology, located in Jefferson County and Chesterfield, Missouri, is led by double board-certified physician Dr. Sarah Jensen. Our office is dedicated to serving your skin care needs, from diagnosing and treating skin conditions to offering expert acne management and melanoma screenings. We offer dermatological care for all ages and accept new patients.
Visit us today to begin your journey toward healthier, more vibrant skin! Click the link below to schedule your appointment.
Skin Cancer Screenings & Evaluation
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and people of all races are susceptible to skin cancer. There are several different types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and melanoma. The most common forms of skin cancer are SCC and BCC, but melanoma is the deadliest. Regular self-skin exams and a yearly examination by a dermatologist help you detect skin cancers early and treat them effectively.
Surgical Treatment of Benign & Malignant Lesions
While some skin lesions are benign, a correct diagnosis is important. The variety of dermatologic conditions makes a correct diagnosis challenging. To manage this, our staff approaches the evaluation of the lesion in a systematic way. The physical characteristics of the lesion, the patient’s demographics, and presence of associated symptoms, all give clues to adequately diagnose and surgically treat both benign and malignant lesions.
PDT Light Therapy for Sun Damage, Photoaging & Acne Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that uses photosensitizing agents along with light to kill cancer cells. The agents work after they have been activated by certain kinds of light. Studies have shown that PDT can work as well as surgery or radiation therapy in treating certain kinds of cancers and pre-cancers.
Pathological Consultation of Skin Biopsies
A biopsy of skin is the first step one should take with a suspected skin cancer and many other skin lesions. Identification of the type of skin tumor or lesion is crucial for proper treatment and is most effectively performed by a dermatopathologist, a physician who has specialized training in skin disease and tumor identification. The best intervention for skin cancer is early detection and treatment when the cancer is small and localized. Contact Regional Dermatology to schedule your consultation today.