Tag: skin cancer
There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Tanning Bed
Do not let a recent viral TikTok by Kim Kardashian persuade you! Tanning beds are harmful. I would even say that tanning beds are worse than natural sunlight. UV radiation is a proven, cancer-causing carcinogen and classified in the same category as cigarettes. The Skin Cancer Foundation reported that more than 419,000 cases of skin …
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Skin Cancer Screenings: What to Expect and How to Prepare
What does it mean if you call and schedule a “skin check” with me? That term can be interpreted in many ways. To a dermatologist at Florida’s Skin Wellness Physicians, 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 …
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Understanding Jimmy Buffet’s Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Rare but Aggressive Skin Cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), although rare, is a highly aggressive and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer. Named after its discoverer, Dr. Friedrich Merkel—who identified it in 1875—MCC has gained increased attention in recent years due to its rapid progression and challenging treatment options. This post aims to shed light on this lesser-known skin cancer for …
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As a dermatologist in Florida, I am aways promoting skin cancer education, but The American Cancer Society specifically promotes May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This month, I emphasize being mindful of the causes of skin cancer, getting annual skin exams, and discussing important skin cancer facts. Skin cancer is the most common cancer, with more than …
5 Things to Know About Mohs Surgery
If you are getting ready for a skin cancer treatment, there are some things you should know before Mohs surgery. Our Naples-based team has some tips to help you get the most out of this highly effective procedure, which has a 95 to 99 percent cure rate. Mohs surgery is an advanced surgical technique named …
Say Goodbye to Redness, Rosacea, and Visible Vessels
Facial redness is a common reason for visits to the dermatologist’s office. It can be the result of conditions such as rosacea, broken blood vessels due to chronic sun damage, and marks left from acne. At Naples and Marco Island’s Skin Wellness Physicians, we find that redness is usually vascular in origin. Makeup will only go so …
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Getting the Most Out of Your Skin Cancer Screening
When people call to book an appointment with our Florida-based dermatologists, they often schedule 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 …
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How Do You Boost Collagen for Plumper Skin?
When we’re young, our skin has a fuller, more supple appearance, while older skin typically becomes thinner and more deflated. There’s one substance that’s primarily responsible for this: collagen. Collagen is a substance your body creates naturally. The protein is especially abundant in the skin and is also a component of the hair, muscles, and …
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A Dermatologist’s Guide to Safe Pregnancy Skin Care
Pregnancy is a wonderful time for you and your family. However, there are many changes to your body and your skin that could happen during this period, and special care must be taken—including using or avoiding certain skincare products. Florida’s Dr. Vivian Wong from Skin Care Wellness Physicians is here to discuss some dos and don’ts …
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Can You Minimize Scarring from Mohs Surgery?
As you’re probably already aware, too much unprotected sun exposure is detrimental to your skin. Skin cancer is obviously something to be concerned about, and sun exposure significantly increases the risk of this disease. Ultraviolet radiation burns the skin and alters the DNA itself, leading to mutations in the skin that can result in cancer. …
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