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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