Skin Cancer

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Sun Damage Over Time

Summer is finally here! Many of us look forward to spending time outside and having fun in the sun all year long. But we can’t forget the importance of staying protected and practicing solar safety. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can

Are My Dry Lips Dangerous?

‘Tis the season for dry skin and those annoying dry lips that never seem to improve, no matter how much lip balm you use. How do you know if your dry lips could be something more serious? The lip is

Is it a Freckle or a Mole? How do I Know?

Patients often use these terms interchangeably, but the distinction is quite important. Those cute freckles (or ephelides) are actually induced by sun exposure, causing your melanocytes (pigment-making cells) to transfer pigment to the top layers of the skin and result

We Found a Skin Cancer, Let’s Talk Next Steps

You get the dreaded news that you have been diagnosed with skin cancer – what happens next, and how do we proceed with your body checks and skin care moving forward? Treatment of skin cancers largely depends on the subtype

Who’s Most Concerned About Sun Safety?

As summer approaches and states begin to ease COVID-19 social distancing orders, it’s more tempting than ever to get outside – and too easy to forget about protecting your skin from the sun. But foregoing sunscreen just once can cause

UV Lights in Nail salons, Skin Cancer Risk?

Gel manicures offer longer wear than regular manicures, but at what cost? Recent media headlines highlight safety concerns regarding skin cancer risk and ultraviolet (UV) lamps used to dry gel nail polish. The lamps emit UVA rays that penetrate the

The Importance of a Body Check, Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention

Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? It affects 1 in 5 Americans in their lifetime. While melanoma, a cancer of the pigment-making cells in our skin, is one of the most serious and

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