Sep 22, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Our next blog posts are going to be centered around different types of skin cancers, beginning with the most common: Actinic Keratosis. Also referred to as AKs, these precancerous growths are caused by damage from the sun’s rays or tanning beds. They are most commonly...
Jun 26, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Sun protection is crucial in prevention of skin cancer and aging changes. Use sunscreen daily with SPF 15 or more and UVA blockers (it will say on the bottle whether it is a UVA blocker, most are). For recreational or work exposure in bright sun use SPF 30. Apply 1x...
May 30, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a scary, harmful cancer to have. It’s important to know that when caught early, melanoma can often be cured with surgery. That being said, when treatment is delayed, it can spread underneath the skin and to other parts of the body, making it harder to...
May 23, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a growing issue, with the number of new cases per year growing at a steady rate. In 2017, it is estimated that there will be 87,110 new cases of melanoma, with 9,730 deaths resulting from the cancer (National Cancer Institute). It’s the fifth most common...
May 16, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma, also called malignant melanoma, is a cancer of the skin. It occurs when the skin cells that produce the pigments found in freckles and tans, also known as melanocytes, become cancerous. They are deemed cancerous once those cells begin to grow at an...
Dec 15, 2016 | Anti-Aging, Skin Cancer
Most people change their skincare routines with the seasons, but there is one key product that should always stick around: sunscreen. There may be less daylight during the winter months, but the sun’s rays are just as powerful. We recommend wearing sunscreen of at...
