What Dermatologists Say About the Best Sunscreen

With hundreds of sun protection brands on the market, choosing the best sunscreen for your skin type and sun exposure can be overwhelming. Columbia Skin Clinic has compiled and created this [...]

What to Expect During a Skin Cancer Screening

Seeing your doctor for a skin cancer screening can be intimidating. A skin exam is crucial for early detection. It is a simple process that can detect skin cancer. Here is what to expect during a [...]

When to See a Dermatologist

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It is a protective barrier against germs and elements from the environment. It is normal to have skin issues occasionally, but when a condition is [...]

Common Skin Conditions of the Feet

Medical conditions of the feet are not only unsightly, but they can also be painful and sometimes serious. We often forget about our feet when it comes to skincare, especially in the winter [...]

What is Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer affects a wide range of people. With more than one million skin cancers diagnosed each year, it is the most common form of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will [...]

16 Facts About Melanoma

As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we’re discussing Melanoma Monday, which is the first Monday of May. Read these important facts about melanoma to safeguard your skin. Melanoma is the most [...]

The Best Sunburn Treatments

Try as we might to prevent it, we’ve all been sunburned before. Whether it happens while on vacation or while at home, having a sunburn can be extremely painful and can result in lasting skin [...]

What Are the Melanoma Treatment Options?

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment, no matter what form of cancer. Unfortunately, skin cancer is a common form. So much so, that before the age of 70, one in five people can [...]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: 15 Skin Cancer Facts

Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. It is the most common form of cancer, as more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other [...]

What to Expect During and After Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery has a 98 to 99 percent success rate on average tumors. It is also one of the most common surgeries to perform on skin cancer areas. This procedure is the most effective way of [...]

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