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• University Of Michigan Medical School MD

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• Dr. Greg Morganroth Offers Reconstructive Surgery to Patients Undergoing Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer, Dr. Greg Morganroth April, 2011 California Skin Institute At his Silicon Valley based practice, the California Skin Institute, Dr. Greg Morganroth provides patients with his expert services in dermatologic, cosmetic, laser, and reconstructive surgery. Having received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency in dermatology at Yale University, Dr. Greg Morganroth augmented his surgical skills by performing a fellowship with a laser and Mohs surgeon, an ophthalmic plastic surgeon, and a facial plastic surgeon at the Skin and Mohs Surgery Center, the Hunkeler Eye Institute, and the Baptist Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Mohs surgery involves close examination of a minimal section of skin to determine whether any previous cancerous tissue is still present. In the initial examination, the surgeon maps the skin segments so that if there are tumor roots present, the doctor can efficiently identify their location while removing the smallest amount of normal skin necessary. Once Dr. Greg Morganroth has conducted the final stage of Mohs micrographic surgery and determined that the cancerous tissue has been eradicated, he presents his patients with five options regarding the repair of the skin. The first option is to allow the Mohs defect to heal on its own. The second involves closing the defect along a straight line. The third utilizes a flap closure, and the fourth employs a graft closure. The final option combines the first four choices. Flap repairs are made by stretching tissue near the defect, while graft closures involve the application of tissue from other parts of the body to the defect area. Without reconstruction, the Mohs defect may take between 3 and 12 weeks of day-by-day care to heal and can result in unwanted scarring. Linear closures are ideal for defects on certain facial regions, but Dr. Greg Morganroth prefers flap reconstruction with a suture removal after one week, which contributes to a superior cosmetic result. Dr. Greg Morganroth and his associates at the California Skin Institute consult with their patients and explain the costs and benefits of all options before proceeding with reconstructive surgery.

• Natural Skin Care Solutions, Part 1 , Dr. Greg Morganroth's Blog on Bigsight August, 2011 Bevies of procedures exist to mitigate skin conditions, but you should take care of your skin in order to prevent conditions from occurring in the first place. Try the following natural solutions to keep your skin healthy. 1. Drink More Water Water acts as a catalyst to good health. No matter what your aim, whether to lose weight, alleviate overeating, or treat your skin properly, drinking water is never a bad idea. Water helps push waste products from your body, including products that mistreat your skin. Drink several glasses of water a day. 2. Improve Circulation With so many jobs requiring constant computer use, many of us suffer from poor circulation due to inactivity. Better circulation allows your blood to flow smoothly, which in turn invigorates your skin. Make time several days a week to engage in some sort of exercise routine that you enjoy, such as visiting the gym or going for a run. You can also do exercises in the morning and before bed, such as stretching for 5 or 10 minutes. 3. Eat More Fiber Part of a balanced diet, fiber is sorely lacking in many of our daily meals. Add more fiber to your diet by snacking on fruits such as apples and pears, eating beans and nuts and other legumes, and adding whole grains to your meals. Balanced Diet, posted by be-mod.com Natural Skin Care Solutions, Part 2

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