Diagnosed with Melanoma – Now What?
Learning that you have melanoma can be very scary. You may have left your dermatologist’s office with some handouts, but still have a lot of questions about what to expect...
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Can Botox or Dermal Fillers Be Used After Skin Cancer Treatment?
From the anxiety of a new diagnosis to the worry and stress of treatment options to the road to recovery, a skin cancer diagnosis can quickly upend your world, leaving...
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Who Is at Risk for Skin Cancer? What the Science Says
Are you at risk for skin cancer? You could be: After all, it’s the most common form of cancer worldwide… but not everyone shares the same level of risk. While...
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Skin Cancer Diagnosis: 9 Patients Tell their Stories
Some things in life can only be understood by others who have gone through the same experience. From the initial shock of hearing “You have cancer” to anxiety about treatment...
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Does This Look Like Cancer? 4 Signs You Should Get Checked by a Dermatologist
Wait, that’s new… It looks like a pimple, maybe a mole? It’s definitely some kind of bump. That wasn’t there before. Does that mean it’s cancer? This is one of...
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Can Skin Moles be Removed Safely?
Back at the beginning of the pandemic, many people stuck at home turned to a risky activity that caught fire on social media: DIY skin mole removal. Some used apple...
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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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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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