Category Archives: Patient Q&A

Meet people just like you who have a story to tell about their skin. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to have a skin disorder, or if you want to share your own personal experience, this section is for you!

Your Skin Is In

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Silvina Pugliese

Tanning is out – your skin is in! Find out what the Melanoma Foundation of New England is doing to spread the word in high schools and colleges. Continue reading →

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Psoriasis in perspective

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

Now 27, Fawn has no recollection of being diagnosed with guttate psoriasis at one and half years of age. We asked Fawn to talk to us in detail about her diagnosis, her thoughts on the different treatment modalities, and what it’s like to be a young female with psoriasis. Continue reading →

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One Woman’s Mission to Save Lives

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

Lynn Rosenberg lost her husband to melanoma. She challenges us all with the question: “If you were to die tomorrow from a disease you know you could have prevented, how would you feel?” Today, Lynn is actively involved in increasing skin cancer awareness and promotes sun protective measures through her company, Soleil Chic. Continue reading →

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A case of mysterious brown spots

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Silvina Pugliese

Last summer, Jen noticed something odd about her appearance: dark splotches had appeared beneath her eyes, and they were clearly not dirt. Because they were symmetric and discrete, and because Jen had a busy work and academic schedule, she simply brushed the lesions off, until she noticed a similar discoloration above her upper lip. Continue reading →

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