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20 Years of Better Skin
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: April 2024
A tradition of caring lies at the heart of Highlands Dermatology’s 20 years of service here in Western North Carolina. To learn more about their services, visit highlandsdermatology.com. To schedule an appointment, text or call (888) 565-8828.
(l-r) From left to right. Jane Pressler, Dr. Paul Cabiran, Chris Trotter, and Lindsey Koach.
Highlands Dermatology is marking 20 years this month of providing high quality skin care in the Highlands, Franklin and Brevard areas of Western North Carolina. This milestone is based on a commitment to provide the most up to date medical and surgical therapies for a wide range of skin conditions.
“Skin is your first line of defense against the environment and its immunologic function is essential in prevention of infectious disease,” says Highlands Dermatology’s Director, Dr. Paul Cabiran. “Dermatologists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of all skin conditions including skin infections, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and the many types of skin cancer which today are being seen in increasing frequency.
“The most surprising aspect of this practice over the last 20 years is the great increase in the incidence of melanoma skin cancers” says Dr. Paul. When we first started in 2004, melanomas were rare and we would see one or two cases every month. Now we are seeing one or two cases a week. Luckily, the majority of these melanomas are diagnosed at a very early ‘in-situ’ stage and are easily treated with simple excisional surgery.”
Regular use of sunscreen and photo protection as well as annual skin exams are essential for maintenance of healthy skin. Patients with a history of skin cancer usually come in more frequently and often have suspicious lesions biopsied.
When a skin cancer is diagnosed, surgery is usually performed in the office or more complicated cases may be referred to a Mohs surgeon or an oncologic surgeon.
“It has been an honor providing dermatology care to the people of western North Carolina over the last 20 years and all of us at Highlands Dermatology would like to thank the community for their support.
The practice has three mid-level providers who have training and expertise in Dermatology. Jane K. Pressler, F.N.P., joined the practice in 2014. Jane also completed course work and testing to become a Dermatology certified Nurse Practitioner. Christopher Trotter MSPAS, PA-C and Lindsey Koach, DNP, APRN, FNP-C joined the practice in 2023. This team is committed to excellence in Dermatology.
Highlands Dermatology is located at 5526 Cashiers Road, across from Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.
