People avoid the doctor for various reason. Most of the time, it might be true that what is not causing pain is not dangerous, but there are some cases in which it is necessary to visit the doctor, even if you are not sick. According to the American Academy of dermatology, dermatologists treat more than 3,000 […]
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) — A Blue Stop Sign for Skin Cancer
It is often after a patient’s first Mohs surgery that I am asked a very important question: What can I do to prevent future skin cancer surgeries? Besides jumping into a DeLorean and convincing your adolescent self to use sunscreen and wear a hat, one of the best options for resolving much of your sun […]
Modern Vein Treatment for Women
Vein care has advanced dramatically in the last ten years. As recently as 2010, medical journals still boasted that the “gold standard of varicose vein treatment was surgical ligation and vein stripping.” In 2017, vein stripping is practically a treatment of the past. Thankfully, modern, minimally invasive vein procedures are here and are outstanding. For […]
Getting Enough Vitamin D
Skin cancer is on the rise, and millions of Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year alone. However, myths and misunderstandings are making the problem worse, as many people believe that they should sun bathe or visit tanning salons in order to protect themselves from vitamin D sufficiency. The decision to tan is […]
Benefits of Mohs Surgery for Melanoma
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer originating in the epidermis or outer skin layer. It occurs when a type of cell called a “melanocyte” turns cancerous and grows at the expense of the cells around it. Melanoma is very dangerous because this type of cancer is more likely to metastasize, meaning the cancer […]
