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 […]
No patient revels in hearing they have skin cancer, though the confirmation can ultimately reduce their sense of stress related to an abnormal growth. Skin cancers that are discovered early are easier to treat with less invasive techniques such as Mohs. Early treatment is also advantageous because there may be less of a need for […]
Skin cancer is our business. For any dermatologist, the subject of skin cancer is relatively commonplace. For the average person, however, not so much. We don’t have to look very far to find evidence of the fact that awareness is something to be gained in the skin cancer arena. Here, we share why doctors and […]
Mohs is the most refined technique to be developed for skin cancer patients. Because of its high success rate and minimally-invasive nature, Mohs has become one of the leading methods of removing basal and squamous cell carcinomas and even some melanomas. This micrographic surgery is ideal for skin cancers located in highly visible parts of […]
When a patient has been diagnosed with skin cancer, the primary concern is treating the lesion or lesions properly so the chance of recurrence is very low. The Mohs microsurgical technique has demonstrated the high degree of precision patients deserve. Still, there may be a need for reconstruction after the initial surgery has removed all […]
Dermoscopy offers physicians a low-cost diagnostic technique that aids in the early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma. However, the use of dermoscopy requires specialized training and experience, which not all dermatologists seek. According to statistics, there are parts of the country that are grossly underserved due to the localization of dermoscopic training primarily at […]
As much as skin cancer awareness has increased over the years, there remain more than a few myths that need debunking. A critical matter of importance for healthcare providers and patients alike is the need for protection against harmful UV light; and yet, this is where we can go wrong. What all patients need to […]
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