We can always benefit from the occasional reminder that sunlight can cause serious dermatologic issues. At the very least, exposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight (and tanning beds) breaks […]
We’re at that time of year when folks generally like to get out and play in the sunshine. This year, that may be more pronounced than ever with the closing […]
Board-certified dermatologists contribute to their patients’ health and wellness. One of the ways they do this is by performing skin cancer screenings and providing patients with the critical information they […]
As we head into the summer months and, hopefully, can enjoy ample time outdoors, sunscreen becomes an important topic. Regardless of the value of sunlight to support the natural production […]
Skin cancer has become a prevalent condition in our country, affecting approximately 1 in 5 people today. Seeing that most cases of skin cancer are preventable, we find this statistic […]
Experts estimate that approximately 20 percent of Americans will face skin cancer during their lifetime. Historically, skin cancer treatment has been accompanied by the persistence of noticeable scarring. This has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mohs micrographic surgery has been heralded as the gold standard in skin cancer treatment. This combination of surgical and histopathological techniques was developed to completely remove complicated skin cancers without […]
