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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Larger Among Hispanic Patients
Based on Mohs micrographic surgery defect sizes, tumor sizes for nonmelanoma skin cancers are larger among Hispanic/Latino patients than among White patients, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Laura Y....
Scalp Care
Itchy Scalp? Have you found yourself scratching your head, wondering what’s going on up there? Are you embarrassed when flakes and scabs fall out with a gentle brush of your hair? You are not alone! People of all ages commonly have various skin conditions on the scalp...
Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment Options
What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer originating from pigment producing cells called melanocytes. When these cells are damaged by radiation they can transform and behave abnormally. If there is enough permanent DNA damage, then these pigment cells can...
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Larger Among Hispanic Patients
Based on Mohs micrographic surgery defect sizes, tumor sizes for nonmelanoma skin cancers are larger among Hispanic/Latino patients than among White patients, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Laura Y....
Scalp Care
Itchy Scalp? Have you found yourself scratching your head, wondering what’s going on up there? Are you embarrassed when flakes and scabs fall out with a gentle brush of your hair? You are not alone! People of all ages commonly have various skin conditions on the scalp...
Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment Options
What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer originating from pigment producing cells called melanocytes. When these cells are damaged by radiation they can transform and behave abnormally. If there is enough permanent DNA damage, then these pigment cells can...
Moh’s Micrographic Surgery and What is the ACMS
Cure for Skin Cancer- 99% effective Skin cancer is caused by radiation from the sun, and 50% of Americans who live to the age of 65 will be affected by skin cancers. This epidemic is spreading despite sun protection and awareness. Typically, skin cancers have been...
CRISP, COOL, AND CRACKED SKIN?
Dry Skin The weather is cooling down, and many of us will suffer from dry skin over the next few months. Why? As the temperature drops, the humidity or moisture in the air decreases. This causes more water to evaporate from our skin leading to dryness, cracking, and...
Does SPF Matter?
You have probably been to the drug store to pick up sunscreen and been overwhelmed with the various brands, types, and sun protective factor rating (SPF). Which one to pick? Recently there has been more discussion surrounding SPF, particularly some folks who think it...