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Maral Kibarian Skelsey, MD skin cancer specialist mohs & dermatologic surgery

"Five years ago, when it became clear my skin cancer was serious, I was referred to Dr. Skelsey for surgery. She was incredibly knowledgeable, supremely professional and responded to my concerns about pain, scarring and follow up. She now does full body checks every three months and has since found several more skin cancers at earlier stages which has made subsequent treatment less stressful. She has become my safety net."

Carol Krause

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RESEARCH AT DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY CENTER OF WASHINGTON

Dr. Skelsey has received a Clinical Research Feasibility Funds Award through the Georgetown University Medical Center for a clinical study assessing the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in patients with basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Recently, there has been a tremendous amount of interest in the role of vitamin D in malignancies. Several small epidemiological studies have shown a direct relationship between low levels of vitamin D and increased prevalence of solid tumors, such as colon and breast cancers.

Until now, the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in patients with non-melanoma cutaneous malignancies has not been investigated. Through the Division of Dermatology at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Skelsey is currently conducting a clinical research study to better understand the role vitamin D may play in non-melanoma skin cancers. Patients who have had a basal or squamous cell carcinoma biopsied after April 1st, 2009 and who are between the ages of 18 and 65 may be eligible.

Please contact our office at 301-652-8081 if you would like to inquire about the study.

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