Skin cancers are mutations in the DNA of the skin cells caused by UV rays from tanning beds and sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Actinic keratoses are considered precancerous because 10% of untreated cases develop into squamous. Skin biopsies are used to diagnose […]
Going Somewhere Hot? Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer
With sunbeds and daily tanning less in trend than they used to be, one of the primary causes of skin cancer is a lack of protection from the sun when vacationing in tropical or hot locations, as well as not providing coverage for your skin day-to-day. Though our first instinct off a plane is to […]
Protecting Your Child From Skin Cancer
When most people think of playground safety, sun protection is not always their first thought. With immediate physical dangers left and right, skin protection can be far from the forefront of our minds. But skin protection is paramount! Even one bad sunburn can double your child’s risk for melanoma or skin cancer later in life. […]
Every Month Should be Melanoma Awareness Month
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 […]
