Category: Skin Cancer
What Can Your Skin Condition Tell You About Your Health?
When your skin is acting up, it could be that you’re using a product that’s irritating it and need to make some adjustments to your routine, or it could be a symptom of an underlying health issue. Either way, it’s important to pay attention to skin irregularities and see a dermatologist if there’s anything that …
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What to Expect at Your Full Body Skin Cancer Screening
Most of my patients come in for a “skin check,” but that term can be interpreted in many ways. To a dermatologist, a skin check signifies a head to toe examination looking for skin cancers, precancerous growths, and atypical moles. Most of the time and effort of the visit is dedicated to this lengthy and …
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The Dangers of Indoor Tanning
Having a perfect, golden tan for the summer sounds nice, but you might want to think twice before using another tanning bed, tanning booth, or sun lamp. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure is a primary cause of skin cancer, which affects millions of Americans each year and can be fatal if not diagnosed and …
The Lowdown on Sunscreen
Sunscreen can seem complicated and controversial, but it does not need to be. Given the fact that there are so many sunscreen products available in Florida and there is some misinformation regarding sunscreen safety, I want to break down your options, specifically discussing ingredients and addressing the bad press that sunscreen gets. First, let us …
Let’s Celebrate Skin Cancer Awareness
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In Florida, there is good reason to be aware of the dangers that can lurk in the skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and the world. We kick off the month with Melanoma Monday, which spotlights the most aggressive and deadliest form of …
