Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Closer Look at a Rare Skin Cancer
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer accounting for less than 1% of all skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, around 2,500...
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What age should I start getting skin checks?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetime. Regular self-skin exams and a yearly skin cancer screening...
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Rare Locations Skin Cancer Has Been Found
When you think of skin cancer, your first thought probably is somewhere on the face or arms. But did you know that skin cancer can be and has been found...
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What is Metastatic Melanoma?
Skin cancer can develop as many variations and, like other cancers, can progress into different stages. What is Metastatic Melanoma? Metastatic melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs...
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Is Skin Cancer Genetic?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in both the United States and the world. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than combined cases...
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How Do You Know If You Have Skin Cancer?
Did you find a mole that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying attention! It is...
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The Importance of Sunscreen – Beyond J&J Recalls and Environmental Regulations
2021 has not been kind to sunscreen. In January, Hawaii banned the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in order to protect Hawaii’s marine environment. Most recently, Johnson...
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Pediatric Melanoma
Melanoma is a highly malignant skin cancer that spreads rapidly and widely. While it primarily occurs in adults, an average of 300 children are diagnosed with pediatric melanoma in the...
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How Fast Does Melanoma Spread?
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer because of its ability to metastasize to local lymph nodes and other organs. It is estimated that melanoma kills, on average, over...
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Can Skin of Color Develop Melanoma?
Anyone can get melanoma skin cancer no matter the color of their skin. In fact, black reggae legend Bob Marley died at the age of 36 from melanoma skin cancer...
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Melanoma Skin Cancer Facts
Your skin is your largest organ and plays a vital role in detecting hot and cold, regulating your body temperature, and protecting your muscles, bones, and internal organs from outside...
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Skin Cancer in People of Color
By: Dr. Algin Garrett Board-Certified Dermatologist Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon Forefront Dermatology The racial and ethnic composition of the population in the United States is gradually undergoing a transformation. Currently,...
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Full Body Skin Cancer Screening: What to Expect
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. A simple statement, but the meaning behind it is strong. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than combined cases of...
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Mohs Surgery on the Nose
You may have been diagnosed with skin cancer on your nose and told the best treatment option is Mohs surgery. It is completely normal to be terrified of having skin...
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Skin Cancer Treatment Options
Have you recently been diagnosed with skin cancer and are interested in learning more about treatment options? According to Dr. Rhett Kent, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, “Skin cancer treatment...
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Can Basal Cell Carcinoma Spread? | Forefront Dermatology
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer and each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined cases of breast, prostate, lung...
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How Does Melanoma Start?
Understanding what melanoma is and the warning signs, risks, and types will help you become more self-aware of what to look for. After all, early detection could save your life....
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Can Skin Cancer Look like a Pimple? | Forefront Dermatology
Did you find a spot on your skin that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying...
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How Much Sunscreen to Use on Your Face | Forefront Dermatology
Sunscreen is a vital tool in the fight against skin cancer and premature skin aging. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, daily sunscreen use – when used correctly –...
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Is Squamous Cell Carcinoma Deadly? | Forefront Dermatology
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer and each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined cases of breast, prostate, lung...
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What Causes Basal Cell Carcinoma? | Forefront Dermatology
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer and each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined cases of breast, prostate, lung...
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What is Mohs Surgery? | Forefront Dermatology
You or someone you know may have been diagnosed with skin cancer and were told the best treatment option is Mohs surgery, but what is Mohs surgery? If you want...
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What Do The Early Stages of Skin Cancer Look Like? | Forefront Dermatology
Did you find a mole that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying attention! It is...
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May is for Melanoma | Forefront Dermatology
Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers...
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Skin Cancer Vs Mole
Did you find a mole that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer or a mole? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying...
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What Does Skin Cancer Look Like on Your Face?
Are you wondering what skin cancer looks like on your face? Is there a spot that is new or changing? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying attention!...
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Sunscreen: It’s Not Just for Summer
Sunscreen is the jack of all trades when it comes to a skin care product. It protects against damaging UV rays that cause skin cancer and premature aging, while also...
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Budget Friendly Skin Care Tips
You do not need to break the bank in order to keep your skin healthy and looking its best. Dr. Victoria Negrete, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, has 3 budget...
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Infants and Sun Safety
Parents’ instinct is to protect their infants and toddlers from harm. Yet, many infants and toddlers are getting tans and sunburns on a regular basis. “Tans and sunburns increase your...
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Under-eye Skin Care Tips
Are you suffering from crow’s feet, dark circles or under-eye bags? The skin around your eyes is thin, delicate and sensitive and requires special care. Dr. Shilpa Sawardekar, board-certified dermatologist...
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Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen
A lot of people are unaware that there are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical. What’s the difference? Chemical sunscreens contain organic compounds, such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and...
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Scalp Melanomas: The Deadliest of All Melanomas
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is derived from melanocytes, the skin’s pigment cells, and can spread quickly through the lymph nodes or blood-stream if not...
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Military and the Increase in Skin Cancer
Research has shown that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. While we all are an increased risk, a recent study published in the Journal of...
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What You Should Know About Precancerous Skin Growths
According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. August A. Natalie, precancerous skin growths are an early sign of extensive damage by UV rays. It is good to find these precancerous growths early...
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Types of Skin Cancer
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. May is Melanoma Awareness Month and with summer right around the corner, now is a great time to become more informed about skin cancer....
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Skin Care Rules While Traveling
Cold weather, holiday foods, stress, Christmas cookies – there are plenty of factors that contribute to skin breakouts this time of the year. Another sabotage? Travel. From traveling in planes,...
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How to Properly Apply Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a vital tool in the fight against skin cancer and premature skin aging. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, daily sunscreen use – when used correctly –...
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Why See a Board-Certified Dermatologist?
While many health care providers offer dermatologic care and cosmetic procedures, they do not specialize in treating conditions of the skin, hair and nails like a dermatologist does. What is...
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The Truth about Tanning
The urge to have the summer glow year-round is prominent among many Americans. We have heard all the reasons: “I look thinner when I have a tan.” “I feel prettier...
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Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. May is Melanoma Awareness Month and with summer right around the corner, now is a great time to become informed about the top skin...
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