Dr. Melody Stone, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Cosmetic Dermatology,
Mohs Surgery
Medical Expertise of Dr. Melody Stone, MD
Dr. Stone specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology and Mohs Surgery and Superficial Radiation Therapy for the treatment of skin cancer.
About Dr. Melody Stone, MD
Melody Stone, MD is a board-certified Missouri dermatologist and Mohs surgeon providing care to patients in the St. Joseph and Maryville area.
Dr. Stone also performed dermatology research at Yale University, publishing many journal articles and chapters for dermatology textbooks.
Dr. Stone also performed dermatology research at Yale University, publishing many journal articles and chapters for dermatology textbooks.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Procedures & Services
Botox® Cosmetic
Dysport®
Juvederm®
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Tips & Wisdom
Tips for Skin Care at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Dry skin, also referred to as xerosis, is often itchy and irritating. Dry skin results from the loss of oils (sebum) in the skin that serve as a natural moisturizer. This may occur with excessive bathing (particularly with hot water), low humidity (in desert climates or cold winter weather), advancing age, or the use of drying soaps (antibacterial, deodorant soaps, Ivory). In addition, several skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, lead to d...
Dry skin, also referred to as xerosis, is often itchy and irritating. Dry skin results from the loss of oils (sebum) in the skin that serve as a natural moisturizer. This may occur with excessive bathing (particularly with hot water), low humidity (in desert climates or cold winter weather), advancing age, or the use of drying soaps (antibacterial, deodorant soaps, Ivory). In addition, several skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, lead to d...
Patient Education Resources
Acne Skin Care for Girls at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
What causes acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs because of clogged pores that result from an overproduction of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance secreted from the sebaceous glands under the skin of the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Acne is most common in teens because of the hormonal activity of puberty, which stimulates sebum production. How is acne different in girls? Since acne is most often a hormonal event in teenagers, it usually occurs with the onset of puberty. ...
What causes acne? Acne is a skin condition that occurs because of clogged pores that result from an overproduction of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance secreted from the sebaceous glands under the skin of the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Acne is most common in teens because of the hormonal activity of puberty, which stimulates sebum production. How is acne different in girls? Since acne is most often a hormonal event in teenagers, it usually occurs with the onset of puberty. ...
Adults and Acne at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Just when some adults think the acne years are behind them, new lesions start to appear long after adolescence. Adult acne can be a continuation of pubescent acne (called persistent acne) or it can appear for the first time in people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s (called late-onset acne). Fortunately, acne is just as treatable in adults as it is in teens. Because the causes are so varied (in addition to hormones, family history, cosmetics, and certain medi...
Just when some adults think the acne years are behind them, new lesions start to appear long after adolescence. Adult acne can be a continuation of pubescent acne (called persistent acne) or it can appear for the first time in people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s (called late-onset acne). Fortunately, acne is just as treatable in adults as it is in teens. Because the causes are so varied (in addition to hormones, family history, cosmetics, and certain medi...
Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen) at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Treating an area of skin with liquid nitrogen freezes the skin, which kills the tissue in the top layer of skin. The skin then regenerates: if the frozen area is left undisturbed, a superficial treatment will not scar. Here is what to expect from a treatment with liquid nitrogen, and how to care for the site. Discomfort at the site. If this was a light freeze on an area of skin other than the palm or sole, there will be some stinging for 10 or 15 minutes, and possibly some itching. If the ...
Treating an area of skin with liquid nitrogen freezes the skin, which kills the tissue in the top layer of skin. The skin then regenerates: if the frozen area is left undisturbed, a superficial treatment will not scar. Here is what to expect from a treatment with liquid nitrogen, and how to care for the site. Discomfort at the site. If this was a light freeze on an area of skin other than the palm or sole, there will be some stinging for 10 or 15 minutes, and possibly some itching. If the ...
Seborrheic Dermatitis at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Appearance and Symptoms: Redness, greasy scale in the “seborrheic areas” which include the eyebrows and the space between them, the grooves beside the nose, around the ears, in the scalp and sometimes on the central chest or central upper back. Dandruff may be noticed in the scalp or eyebrows. While some of the areas mentioned are usually involved in anyone with seborrheic dermatitis, any facial area is likely to be involved, and just about any area of th...
Appearance and Symptoms: Redness, greasy scale in the “seborrheic areas” which include the eyebrows and the space between them, the grooves beside the nose, around the ears, in the scalp and sometimes on the central chest or central upper back. Dandruff may be noticed in the scalp or eyebrows. While some of the areas mentioned are usually involved in anyone with seborrheic dermatitis, any facial area is likely to be involved, and just about any area of th...
Warts at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Warts are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma virus (HPV), which is present in the skin. Warts are contracted by direct contact with the virus; either by touching a wart or by coming in contact with the virus on a surface. Warts are contagious. Since warts spread via direct contact, don’t pick at them! Children are generally more susceptible to warts than adults. Wart treatment can be difficult and often requires a fair amount of pati...
Warts are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma virus (HPV), which is present in the skin. Warts are contracted by direct contact with the virus; either by touching a wart or by coming in contact with the virus on a surface. Warts are contagious. Since warts spread via direct contact, don’t pick at them! Children are generally more susceptible to warts than adults. Wart treatment can be difficult and often requires a fair amount of pati...
Education & Training
Dr. Stone obtained her medical degree from the University of Missouri Internal Medicine and completed her internship at Brown University. She completed her dermatological residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Stone completed her Preceptorship in Mohs Surgery in Kansas City.
Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Advanced Dermatology is a practice focused on the full catalog of dermatology. From skin cancer diagnoses and Mohs surgeries, to anti-aging treatments and hair loss, Advanced Dermatology is recognized as one of Missouri’s leading treatment centers for laser dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, medical dermatology, and treatment of hair and nail conditions.