Being familiar with your skin is key to the early detection of skin cancer. If you notice changes in the pattern of your freckles, blemishes, moles, or other marks on your skin, it is important to keep an eye on them. Dermatologists recommend performing a self-examination at least once a month to spot these abnormalities. […]
There are three major types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Skin cancer is typically on the scalp, ears, neck, arms, hands, legs, lips, and face. However, it also has the potential to form in areas that don’t receive sunlight. Mohs surgery is used to treat most types of skin cancer including: […]
It is important to protect your skin against the sun’s damaging UV rays. Often, the use of sunscreen is neglected when the weather begins to cool. However, this is a critical part of skincare regardless of the temperature outdoors. It is still possible for skin to burn during the winter and fall months. But which […]
Did you know that skin cancer is the MOST COMMON type of cancer in the United States? Here’s what we know… annual skin exams with your dermatologist can detect skin cancer early when it is most treatable, and even avoid the development of skin cancer. Pre-cancerous lesions, when identified at annual skin exams, can be […]
The two most common types of skin cancer today are Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Basil Cell Carcinoma is the most common and frequently occurring type of cancer. It occurs as the result of uncontrolled growth of basal cells. Due to the fact that BCCs grow at a slow rate, they are often […]
Your skin is very important for many body functions. One of the skin’s most important jobs is to protects our bodies from a multitude of bacteria and viruses as well as from ultraviolet rays. The epidermis is the visible layer of our skin and is responsible for many of these functions. It also gives the […]
As the holiday season comes to an end, many of us consider numerous New Year’s resolutions. It is natural to want to improve our lives and make every year better than the last. Many times, we tend to abandon these ambitions when life becomes hectic and overwhelming. However, this should not stop us from trying […]
Dermatologists are physicians who are experts on skin, hair and nails. They are able to provide information about proper care, irregularities and diseases, as well as treatments for ailments involving your skin, hair and nails. Although the sun can feel welcoming on a long day, it is important to look out for particular signs and […]
Spending numerous hours in the sun is an activity that many of us enjoy. However, the rates of melanoma cases are increasing, so it is important to keep in mind the truth about the sun. Choosing to educate ourselves on the greatest myths involving the sun may potentially help avoid serious skin damage and maybe […]
Many people have experienced a sunburn while being outdoors on an overcast day. Is this simply the result of not being as aware of the sun’s damage, and not applying sunscreen at all or as frequently as directed? Or could the sun’s rays actually be stronger on cloudy days? Let’s explore this further… What […]
