Dermatology Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Group Dermatology Dermatologists play a critical role in the management of patients with suspected or proven melanoma. Their expertise in evaluating the skin, hair and nails permit suspected melanoma and other skin cancers to be diagnosed and treated. Dermatologists also examine and evaluate other pigmented growths of the skin, as well as other skin problems.
Clinical photography can be especially helpful to patients who perform skin self-examination.
When suspicious areas of the skin are identified, the dermatologists may perform a biopsy to make a diagnosis. Finally, one of the most important functions of the dermatologists at Johns Hopkins is to provide information about sun protection, self examination, and other aspects of healthy skin care to protect the health of our patients. The Pigmented Lesion Clinic at Johns Hopkins specializes in the evaluation and surveillance of such individuals using photography and epiluminescence microscopy techniques. We provide counseling about important issues such as sun protection and self-examination of the skin. Click here to go to the staff directory.