If there’s anything that a person diagnosed with skin cancer needs, it’s hope. Here at the American Society for Mohs Surgery, this is one of our ultimate goals. Through clinical training and peer associations, dermatologists can strengthen their knowledge base and skillset to provide patients with just that hope. Additionally, they can provide patients with […]
If we’re completely honest, we have to admit that these past 18 months have been anything but routine. We’ve faced more uncertainty and stress than many of us ever have, and we’re not completely out of the woods just yet. As difficult as it may be for us to start engaging in life as normally […]
It does not take long for a practicing dermatologist to realize how frightened patients feel when they receive a skin cancer diagnosis. Most discover this emotional aspect of clinical practice while still performing residency work or other clinicals. The fear a patient feels is related to the words “skin cancer” more than anything because, at […]
Actor Brooke Shields has had quite the year. Not only did the 55-year-old suffer a broken femur in a freak accident using a balance board, but she was also told by her doctor that her skin held the signs of sun damage. These were not cosmetic concerns, they were spots that indicated a higher potential […]
Summertime is upon us here in the United States and, in light of recent vaccine developments, many people are feeling more confident about enjoying some time outdoors. Seeing that outdoor time equals sun exposure, we want to revisit the topic of sunscreen. As they say, prevention is the best medicine. If we can help doctors […]
Men and women face different risks as they age. Among the various men’s health issues we talk about today, skin cancer usually isn’t at the top of the list. It needs to be. With skin cancer rates rising among adults of all ages, men need to be just as aware and concerned about how they […]
When we think about skin cancer, we don’t often jump to areas like the eyelids, eyes, or lips. However, these are visible parts of the skin that aren’t always given the care and protection they need when we go out into the sun. Statistics indicate that lip cancer accounts for 0.6 percent of all cancers […]
Our eyes are truly phenomenal in the way that they adjust to see near and far, in high-light and low-light. While there is a strong bony socket around each eye to protect internal structures, it is up to each individual to protect the thin, delicate skin on the eyelids and around the eyes. This area […]
The novel coronavirus forced massive evolution in many aspects of daily living. The professional and medical sectors of society were not exempt from the necessary changes. Nearly every level of medicine has been transformed in the last 12 or so months as we have had to learn new ways of performing while also slowing the […]
When we think of our bodily organs, we may consider the value of the major players such as the heart, brain, and lungs. The skin gets overlooked as far as organs go, but is often the first indicator of compromised health. The skin is not only the largest organ in the body but also the […]
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