Minden dermatology

Achieving, enhancing, and maintaining the health and beauty of your skin is the goal of cosmetic dermatology. At Minden Dermatology, Dr. Juhl and Dr. Helfman offer free cosmetic consultations to provide personalized evaluation and recommendations for procedures and products that will help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Call our office to schedule your free cosmetic consultation today.

Some of the cosmetic procedures available at Minden Dermatology include: Botox, and injectable fillers; including Juvederm, Voluma and Restylane.

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Dr. Mark Juhl and Dr. Todd Helfman personally attends to each and every patient visit and procedure. You will not be treated by a physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or another physician, but instead will always receive personal care and attention from our experienced dermatologist. 

If you would like to learn more about Botox, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Voluma, or any of the other procedures we provide please contact Minden Dermatology today.

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BOTOX® Cosmetic

You may be wondering if BOTOX® Cosmetic is for you. If you have considered reducing or eliminating signs of aging through BOTOX® Cosmetic, a consultation with Dr. Helfman can help you determine if treatment is right for you. Dr. Helfman has been performing Botox treatments since 1998.

The benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic are widely known. The treatment offers a fast and effective means of eliminating fine lines and wrinkles that can serve as tell-tale signs of age. As a result of stress, pollutants, sun exposure, or other factors, these fines lines and wrinkles can occur even when an individual is young.

At our Minden Dermatology practice, Dr. Helfman provides BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment to help smooth frown lines on the forehead, around the eyes, and at the base of the nose to provide a younger, more vibrant look. 

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BOTOX® Cosmetic is non-surgical. With only a few small injections, the temporary smoothing of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyes, at the base of the nose, and on the forehead can be achieved. Lines that can appear near the edges of the eyes, known as "crow's feet," are also a common sign of aging that can be addressed with the help of BOTOX® Cosmetic. 

After one ten minute treatment involving a few small injections, BOTOX® Cosmetic can provide noticeable results within days. Results vary, but can last up to four months. 

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Fillers including Juvederm®, Restylane® and Voluma®

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Dr. Todd Helfman is an experienced Filler injector helping to  enhance the shape of patients' faces and reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. The products used at Minden Dermatology are composed of hyaluronic acid.  Hyaluronic acids  are a natural substance that is ideal for adding volume beneath deep creases and moderate wrinkles and restoring the natural high cheek bones of youth. During the procedure, small injections are administered into the targeted areas. The procedure is incredibly convenient as this generally takes roughly 30 minutes, allowing patients to return to their daily routines immediately after treatment.

Full results usually appear only a day to two after Filler treatment with effects lasting nine months to 2-3 years. As the effects dissipate over time, results can be maintained with continued touch up treatments with the fillers.

Dr. Helfman will explain all aspects, and alternatives, of the procedure at your initial consultation. We are proud to help patients from Carson Valley and other areas of Nevada achieve amazing results. Dr. Helfman does not utilize the services of a physician's assistant, instead opting to personally administer each and every filler injection.  

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Mohs Surgery is the removal of skin cancers using microscopic guidance to achieve complete removal of the tumor. Developed by Dr. Frederic E Mohs, it is the recommend treatment for certain cancers depending on the size, location, and histopathology. The procedure begins with conservative removal of the tumor. The removed tissue is then examined under the microscope by the same physician performing the surgery. If cancer is visualized at a margin, more tissue is removed in the corresponding location, and the process is repeated.

Neoplasia is the abnormal growth of tissue. A neoplasm may be benign, pre-malignant, or malignant, depending on its capacity for unlimited growth, invasion, or metastasis. Cancer is the common term which refers to malignant neoplasms. 

The most common skin cancers treated by Dermatologists are:  Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Minden Dermatology is equipped to perform surgical treatments to remove skin cancers including excision, minimally invasive destruction, and the Mohs procedure. These procedures and are performed in our office using a local anesthesia.

At Minden Dermatology, we are committed to fully informing you about your diagnosis and treatment options. We will take the time to inform you of all your options for treatment, including non-surgical alternatives, and answer any questions you might have.

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Malignant Melanoma

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While not as common as some other forms of skin cancer, malignant melanoma is the most deadly form. At our practice serving Carson Valley,  we provide the latest forms of melanoma treatment to help patients tackle this potentially deadly disease and regain health and well-being. 

It is projected that 108,000 Americans will develop malignant melanoma on an annual basis in the coming years. 

Melanoma begins in the skin cells that produce the dark, protective pigment called melanin. These cells are known as melanocytes. Because melanocytes frequently contribute to the production of melanin, the cancer usually appears as a mix of tan, brown, and black, although it may also be red or white. Because melanoma can spread to other areas of the body, early detection is especially important. This is why we urge those to visit us for a melanoma screening and immediate treatment if a melanoma is suspected.

Melanoma may appear suddenly. It may also begin in or in close proximity to a mole. So you can detect changes early, it is important to be aware of the location and appearance of the moles on your body. This will allow you to detect changes early and seek a dermatologist examination. The earlier melanoma is detected, the greater the chance it is at a curable stage. 

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The ABCDE's of Melanoma

ABCDE's of skin cancer represent a quick and easy way to remember those unique traits of a mole that may provide clues that a mole  is suspicious. These simple guidelines can help you detect and seek treatment of a mole cancer at an early treatable stage.

Asymmetry — If a mole is asymmetrical, or irregularly shaped, it may be indicative of skin cancer. 

Border Irregularity — Malignant moles tend to form undefined, jagged borders. The borders of healthy moles are typically smooth and rounded. 

Color — If a mole has more than one color, and changes colors over time, there is a chance that the mole may be malignant. 

Diameter — If a mole is larger than six millimeters in diameter, there is a possibility it is malignant. 

Evolving — Changes in the legion over time. This is critical in one type of melanoma that can lack the above ABCD signs, but is a growing legion.

Contact us today to schedule a skin cancer screening appointment. The yearly mole check is a simple procedure that may save your life.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It most often appears on the head, neck, and hands, although other parts of the body may also be affected. Visually, basal cell carcinoma appears as a small pink fleshy bump, or red patch. Basal cell carcinomas can frequently be found in individuals who are fair-skinned, and usually grow at a slow pace. To grow one-half-inch in diameter can even take many months or years. Untreated, the cancer often will begin to bleed, crust over, and heal, before repeating the cycle all over again. 

Unlike melanoma, this form of skin cancer typically does not spread to other tissues. Immediate treatment at our office serving Carson Valley is important nevertheless as the cancer can affect tissues below the skin, possibly reaching bone and nerves and causing considerable damage. 

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Squamous cell skin cancer is curable with treatment.  Squamous cell carcinoma is a growth on the epithelial layer — or external surface — of the skin.

At Minden Dermatology, our doctors provide thorough skin cancer treatment to help eradicate melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and other forms of skin cancer. 

What Causes Squamous Cell Cancer?

1. Overexposure to x-rays 

2. Excessive exposure to the sun

Signs of Squamous Cell Skin Cancer:

1. A raised pink bump on the skin with a crusting ulcer in the center 

2. Mainly occurs on areas of sun-exposed skin (face, ears, scalp, neck, hands, back, and shoulders)

Without treatment squamous cell carcinomas can spread in the body, especially to the lymph nodes. Like all other forms of cancer, early detection is important. For a skin cancer screening, or to explore treatment options after a skin cancer diagnosis, contact our Minden Dermatology office.