Skin Cancer

As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we’re discussing Melanoma Monday, which is the first Monday of May. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and it can become deadly if it’s not [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers throughout the world. In America, roughly 1 in 5 people develop skin cancer in their lifetime and more than two people die of the disease every hour. [...]

Although sunshine and outdoor activity are generally good for your health and well-being, the fact is that too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful. Skin cancer is one of the most common [...]

When you are planning a day at the beach or enjoying the outdoors on a hike, making sure you have sunscreen may not be on the top of your list. Your skin’s health must be a priority to help avoid [...]

Purchasing and applying sunscreen may seem straightforward. As long as you are using sunscreen like your dermatologist recommends, what could go wrong? The answer: a lot! Not all sunscreens are [...]

We all know that after a long, cold winter, the desire to have glowing tanned skin can be tempting. However, your days of laying in a tanning bed should be over. Dermatologists everywhere have [...]