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 […]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer, after basal cell carcinoma. SCC usually occurs in areas that are easily exposed to the sun, such as the head, upper back, neck, hands, legs, and even the ears and lips. Although it is a fairly slow growing cancer, it is important […]
Getting UV radiation from the sun isn’t always as obvious as the unpleasant sunburn that comes with it. Oftentimes, you are receiving sunlight damage unknowingly. This can happen when you are walking the dog or even the small journey to retrieve mail from the end of your driveway. Sun damage accumulates over time and […]
If you have rough scaly patches on your face, arms or scalp, you may be experiencing actinic keratosis or AKs. This is a pre-cancerous condition that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if it is left untreated. However if diagnosed early, your dermatologist can successfully treat these spots eliminating the risk of further damage. […]
What is Skin Cancer? It is simply skin cells with abnormal growth. Most frequently, skin cancer is found in the areas of skin that are exposed to the sun. Although light-skin people who burn easily in the sun have a higher risk of skin cancer, it does affect people of every race and color. Many of […]
