The United States is one of the places in the world where a tan skin tone is perceived as a symbol of beauty and prestige. It is for this reason that millions of Americans try anything – despite the risks – to achieve such complexion. Whether you’re a sunworshipper, a down-for-whatever type of person all
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Melanoma Diagnosis: How to Overcome Melanoma
While considered the most dangerous among the common types of skin cancer, melanoma is highly curable especially when caught early. Central to overcoming the deadly condition are vigilance (monitoring your skin for suspicious changes) and working with a highly skilled dermatologist – like our very own Dr. Theodore John (T.J.) Giuffrida here at Dermatology &
Read MoreWhat to Do if You See Any of the Following Skin Cancer Symptoms
Healthcare professionals always encourage people to keep an eye out for any obvious skin cancer symptoms. Every type of skin cancer will have a better prognosis the sooner it is detected and treated by a skin cancer surgeon or a dermatologist. In the United States, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer that
Read MoreHow is Skin Cancer Diagnosed Early?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One out of every five people aged 70 in the United States will experience skin cancer. The good news is that many skin malignancies, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, can be treated successfully if detected early. Identifying skin
Read MoreSkin Cancer: Does It Affect Only Older People?
Skin cancer is strictly an older person’s condition, right? Not true. The fact of the matter is that skin cancer can develop at any age, just like most types of cancer. While skin cancer risk increases with age, often because of one’s accumulated exposure to ultraviolent (UV) radiation, younger individuals can also get the condition. It
Read MoreSymptoms of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Although not as aggressive as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a malignant growth in itself, and thus, should not be ignored. If left untreated, BCC can grow larger and deeper into the skin, cause disfigurement, and even death. It stands to reason that you need to exercise vigilance especially if you have risk factors
Read MoreReasons to Consider Mohs Surgery Over Other Skin Cancer Procedures
The significant scientific and technological breakthroughs of the recent decades have given rise to the development of various life-saving treatment modalities for the most common type of cancer in the United States — skin cancer. There are currently more than six standard treatments for skin cancer. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, curettage, and Mohs
Read MoreUnderstanding Basal Cell Carcinoma
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) accounting for majority of cases. Approximately 3.6 million people are diagnosed with BCC every year in the United States. Basal cell carcinoma develops when the basal cells in your skin
Read MoreHow Can a Doctor Tell if These Are Cancerous Spots on My Skin?
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer usually develops when DNA becomes damaged from repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Cancerous changes are abnormal new growths or changes to existing marks or moles. Cancerous spots may be lumps, spots, scaly lesions, or new moles. If you have noticed a
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma: What You Should Know
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells, which are skin cells that replace old ones as they die. Not many people know about this type of cancer, which is unfortunate, because it is pretty common. Here is information on basal cell carcinoma that you should know. Age
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