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Patient Registration Packet

Thank you for choosing Southwest Skin Specialists, now a part of U.S. Dermatology Partners! We appreciate the opportunity to care for your health. Please begin the registration process by completing our forms. You have the option to fill the forms online or print the forms and fill them out by hand.

Minor Consent

If the patient is a minor (under 18 years of age), the parent or legal guardian must be present at the child’s initial visit to sign the Consent to Treat Minors form. Without a signed consent form, we cannot legally treat a minor child.

Established Patients

Please bring a valid photo ID, current insurance card, and a form of payment to your appointment. To expedite the check-in process, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.

Late Arrivals

We understand that sometimes you may be delayed. However, late arrivals may require rescheduling. U.S. Dermatology Partners reserves the right to charge a fee if the appointment is not canceled at least 24 hours in advance. Special types of appointments require a deposit to reserve the appointment date. U.S.

Medical Record Request Form

If you are moving or transferring care, we are happy to send a copy of your medical record. Simply complete the Medical Records Request form and submit to our office.

PATIENT PORTAL

The patient portal is a powerful tool you can utilize to view requested medical records, retrieve basic visit information and update your personal info.

Where do you find a small lump under your skin?

Hidradenitis suppurativa is rare skin condition in which small, painful lumps develop under the skin, usually in areas where the skin rubs together (armpits, groin, between the buttocks, under the breasts, etc.) or in areas near hair follicles where many oil and sweat glands are present.

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

There are different types of skin cancer, each named for the type of skin cell from which they originate. The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma. Almost one million new cases of basal cell carcinoma are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Most skin cancers fall into one of three categories: Basal Cell Carcinoma.

What is a cyst on the skin?

Cysts are pockets of tissue (sacs) that may become filled with pus, fluids, skin cells, and even air. They are fairly common on the skin and can appear anywhere on the body. Cysts may feel like a pea under the surface of the skin, but without removal, they can grow significantly larger over time.

What is the name of the skin cancer that is most aggressive?

A rare and aggressive form of skin cancer, sebaceous carcinoma is sometimes referred to as sebaceous gland carcinoma, sebaceous gland adenocarcinoma or meibomian gland carcinoma. Sebaceous carcinoma can develop in any sebaceous glands, which lubricate the skin, but it most often begins on or around the eyelids.

What is the deadliest skin cancer?

Melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers, only accounts for about 4 percent of all skin cancer cases, but causes about 79 percent of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma is a cancer of the skin that begins in the melanocytes, which are the cells that produce the pigment melanin.

How does Mohs surgery work?

The Mohs surgery technique treats skin cancers by removing all of the visible cancer. Image Source: newhealthadvisor.com. During Mohs micrographic surgery — named after Dr. Frederic Mohs, who first performed it in the 1930s — cancer is removed from the skin layer by layer until all cancerous cells have been removed.

Can squamous cell carcinoma spread?

Although it is usually not life-threatening, it can be aggressive in some cases. If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma can grow large or spread to other parts of your body, causing serious complications. Your dermatologist will be able to examine your skin for signs of squamous cell carcinoma.