Tag Archives: skin cancer
Recognizing Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is caused by excess sun exposure. These small scaly lesions are easier to feel than to see. Continue reading
Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Blacks and Hispanics are less likely than whites to develop melanoma, but when they learn they have it, the skin cancer is often at an advanced stage, a new study of cases in Florida has found. Continue reading
How do I know my rosacea is not _____?
Certain characteristics of rosacea overlap with other dermatologic conditions. How can you be sure that your symptoms are due to rosacea and not another condition? Read on to learn the important distinguishing attributes! Continue reading
Melanoma: The Bare Essentials
Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigment that provides your skin’s color. If this process becomes disorganized and unregulated, the result is an abnormal collection of melanocytes, also known as a melanoma. Malignant means that it has the potential to spread to healthy tissues and organs within your body. Continue reading
Basal Cell Carcinoma
You love fun under the sun and use SPF religiously, but just how damaging are its rays? Skin lesions that recurrently bleed, crust, and just won’t disappear require a trip to the dermatologist. A likely diagnosis for this common clinical scenario might be basal cell carcinoma—read on and learn more about “the most common cancer of all time.” Continue reading
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
250,000 new cases of squamous cell carcinoma are diagnosed annually. How much do you know about the second most common type of skin cancer? Continue reading
One Woman’s Mission to Save Lives
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
Dr. Ira Skolnik talks sun sense
Watch as Dr. Ira Skolnik, a board-certified pediatrician and dermatologist, shares his thoughts on sun protection and skin cancer. Continue reading
UVB
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with sunburns, tanning, photoaging, and skin cancer
UVA
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with aging, wrinkling, indoor tanning booths, and skin cancer