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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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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What Can You Do For A Bad Sunburn?
Did you get sunburned? Are you curious what you can do for a bad sunburn? Here are the top steps for treating a sunburn according Dr. Andrea Garrett, board-certified dermatologist...
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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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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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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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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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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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4 Facts about Indoor Tanning
The wish for a sun kissed glow year-round has led to an ever-popular demand for tanning beds. Unfortunately many tanning bed users fall for the tanning myths and are not...
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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 Treat Sunburn
If you're reading this you must have missed our previous blog about how to properly apply sunscreen! That’s okay; I think we have all been there – lesson learned, right?...
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How to Read a Sunscreen Label
Reading a sunscreen label shouldn’t feel like you are deciphering The Da Vinci Code. We understand that people care now, more than ever before, what they are putting on their...
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5 Preventable Summer Skin Problems
Don’t let skin issues put a halt on your summer fun. Dr. Todd Rickett, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, lists the top five most common summer skin problems and tips...
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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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What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
You may have been diagnosed with skin cancer and were told the best treatment option is Mohs Micrographic surgery. If you want to learn more about Mohs surgery you have...
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Diagnosed with Melanoma – Now What?
Learning that you have been diagnosed with melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer – is a life-changing moment. After all, skin cancer is cancer. You may have...
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Get the Facts: Melanoma Skin Cancer
It is estimated that melanoma kills, on average, over 10,000 people in the United States ever year. Understanding what melanoma is and the warning signs, risks, and types will help...
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I was charged for Pathology services – what is that?
Did you recently visit your dermatologist, have a tissue sample taken and later were billed for pathology lab services? You may have questioned what pathology is, why you got billed...
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Don’t Leave Your Skin Health to Luck
Are you willing to gamble with your skin health? If you are currently skipping the monthly self-skin check and avoiding your yearly skin cancer screening then you are officially a...
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The Smoking Effect: How Cigarettes Make You Age Faster
Yes, cigarettes are making you age faster. When it comes to convincing smokers to quit, warning of health dangers is commonplace... but one effect that is not commonly discussed is...
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How Flying Affects Your Skin
From winter getaways to spring break or traveling for work, often getting from point A to point B requires traveling by air. While flying is one of the fastest ways...
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Fall Checklist: Skin Cancer Screening
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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Are you UV Smart?
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and our skin is the most UV-affected area on our body. While our skin spends every day protecting us against heat, dehydration, sunlight, injury...
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UV Index: The Sun Safety Scale
The UV Index scale is a great tool to tell you how quickly sunburn can occur if you are not applying proper protection. The ultraviolet levels are measured on a...
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November is National Healthy Skin Month!
In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, we’re devoting November to raising awareness about the skin, your body’s largest organ, and how to keep it vibrant and healthy. This week,...
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