Our skin has several layers, but the most common are the epidermis (upper layer) and dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer is when the cells of the epidermis layer – squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes – begin to proliferate in an uncontrollable and unorderly fashion. In the US, skin cancer is the most
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Melanoma (skin cancer) is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans by the age of 70. The good news, however, is that it is also one of the most treatable cancers. Even melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, has a 99 percent, five-year survival
Read MoreProcedures Commonly Performed by a Surgical Dermatologist
Skin conditions are highly prevalent in the US. Some can be treated with homeremedies and nonsurgical approaches, while others that fail to respond to conservative treatments may require surgery from a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who receives advanced education and training in providing the diagnosis and treatment (surgical and nonsurgical) of medically
Read More4 Tips for Dealing with a Melanoma Diagnosis
Learning that you have melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, can be frightening. Even though melanoma is highly treatable when diagnosed early, your life after melanoma diagnosis might be very different depending on how serious your melanoma is. Luckily, there are several ways to deal with a melanoma diagnosis and handle the changes
Read MoreMelanoma 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 MoreTips for Choosing the Best Skin Cancer Dermatologist
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US. Nearly ten thousand Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, the deadliest of which is melanoma. About 20 Americans succumb to melanoma daily. If you have skin cancer or show signs of it, you owe it to yourself to choose the best
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