For decades, we have been strongly advised to wear sunscreen and to apply it to our children’s skin regularly to protect against skin cancer. Most sunscreen products that are sold in retailers have been approved by the FDA. For many years, this was seen as a sufficient proclamation of safety. This is no longer the […]
For years, medicine had little awareness of the dangers of sun exposure. Once it was discovered that suntanning and sunburn were major factors in instances of skin cancer, we began hearing about it. We’ve heard for so long that it is unhealthy to spend time in the sun that we are now seeing a prevalence […]
During this time of year when natural sunlight may be lacking, many people head to their local tanning salon for a quick boost. The prevalence of tanning salons across the country demonstrates that too many people still do not know the dangers of this practice. Polls also indicate perceived safety. Tanning beds are manufactured under […]
Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all types of cancers in the United States. This condition in all of its forms is an enormous burden to patients as well as to the healthcare system as a whole. Standard treatments have been developed over the years to treat all stages of skin cancer. However, none […]
We’re reaching toward our half-way point between summer seasons, which means now is a great time to discuss the need for protective habits. For the past several years, we’ve heard terms like “sun-savvy” used to describe the habits we should all develop around our time in the sun. Now, we are seeing the value of […]
Though there are several types of skin cancer, many people only know of the general term itself. The varying forms are lumped into one, at least as far as communication goes. To the medical professional, general terms are inadequate. Specificity is necessary if we are to understand, prevent, and appropriately treat each type of carcinoma […]
One of Walt Whitman’s most quoted poems says “keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.” Beautiful as these words are, they are not meant to be taken literally. Keeping your face toward the sun is a prime way to invite skin cancer. Dermatologists most commonly diagnose skin cancer […]
Dermatologists have come to view melanoma in situ (MIS) as quite the challenge. This is because the margins of this form of skin cancer are usually poorly defined. Because we are witnessing an increase in the diagnosis of MIS, it is becoming increasingly necessary for doctors to stay abreast of advances in treatment options. Currently, […]
A skin cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming on its own. While managing the emotional reaction to such a diagnosis, patients must simultaneously determine which method of treatment may best suit their needs and preferences. Board-certified dermatologists have long had numerous treatment options at their fingertips. Two that are in somewhat opposing corners at the moment […]
When discussing the matter of skin cancer, we don’t often make the connection between this serious disease and the body’s natural immune response. Immunity is supposed to help ward off infections and colds, right? Yes. That and more. According to a recent study published in Cancer Research, it is more likely that melanoma would cause […]
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