Skin cancer is the most frequently occurring malignancy in the United States. While most cancerous skin spots are basal and squamous cell carcinomas or, less commonly, deadly melanoma – other types exist, too. Here is information on these rare cancerous skin spots and how to recognize them. Rare Types of Skin Cancers There are at
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4 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 MoreThe ABCDEs in Identifying Cancerous Spots on Skin
You might have heard time and time again about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays – which are the main culprit in skin cancer. But how much do you know about the disease itself? Do you know how to spot its early signs? Whether you find tanned skin attractive
Read MoreEarly Stages of Cancerous Spots on Skin
Skin cancer takes the top spot in the list of the most common types of cancer in the United States. Nonetheless, even with its prevalence, not many people know how to identify the early signs of this deadly disease. In this blog post, we’ll go over the early signs of the common types of skin
Read MoreHow To Choose The Best Doctor To Do Mohs Surgery In Miami?
Mohs surgery, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, is the most effective and advanced treatment for skin cancer. It is a precise surgical technique that an experienced board-certified doctor should only carry out, fellowship-trained in this type of surgery. Let’s discuss the factors to consider while choosing the best doctor for Mohs surgery and where
Read MoreCancerous Spots on Skin You Should Never Ignore
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
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 MoreNew Moles: What to Be on the Lookout For
Moles–which are concentrations of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes– are a common physical attribute. In fact, most people have at least one. The lighter your skin is, the more moles you have. Most moles are benign, and thus, don’t require any treatment. Nevertheless, if a new mole suddenly appears when a person is older, it may
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Mohs Surgery
If you are diagnosed with skin cancer, you want the most effective and advanced treatment offering the highest potential for cure. That optimal treatment option is Mohs micrographic surgery. Developed by Frederic Mohs, M.D. in the 1930s and modified over the decades, Mohs surgery is a precise method of tumor removal. It strives to eliminate
Read More5 Things You Didn’t Know About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is also one of the most preventable and most treatable types of cancer. In fact, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some time in their lives, as more than 3 million cases are
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