Welcome to Forefront Dermatology. With over 80 offices in 11 states, Forefront Dermatology's caring and experienced dermatologists will personalize a treatment plan for each individual using the best and most appropriate technologies in dermatology. We begin with a foundation of careful diagnosis and prescriptive care. We build upon that foundation with caring staff, an atmosphere of...
What Is Skin Cancer? Like other types of cancer, skin cancer often starts with DNA damage. DNA damage can be caused by many different carcinogens, but UV radiation from the sun causes most of the damage that eventually leads to skin cancer. Damage that occurs due to occasional sun exposure is usually repaired by built-in DNA repair mechanisms in your body. But, long-term sun exposure can lead...
Thomas Petras, MD-Dermatologist, Gold star patient care Award 2011 & 2012 (Univ of IA-dept of Dermatology). We diagnose and treat skin cancer and all diseases of the skin.
What Is Skin Cancer? Like other types of cancer, skin cancer often starts with DNA damage. DNA damage can be caused by many different carcinogens, but UV radiation from the sun causes most of the damage that eventually leads...
Forefront Dermatology improves the communities we serve by decreasing the severity of skin disease through public awareness initiatives, personalized treatment plans, and effective collaboration with our partners in medicine. We provide timely access to highly qualified and caring staff that uses the best and most appropriate technologies in dermatology.