Category: Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
October 14, 2016
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer that develops in the squamous cells that make up the outer layer of the skin. Although it is usually not life threatening, it can be aggressive in some cases.
Mohs Surgery
October 14, 2016
Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer in which the surgeon removes all the visible cancer, plus a small margin of the surrounding healthy tissue, and examines it to ensure that all cancer cells have been removed at the time of surgery.
Melanoma
October 14, 2016
Melanoma is a cancer of the skin that begins in the melanocytes, which are the cells that produce the pigment melanin.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
October 14, 2016
Basal cell carcinoma is the type of skin cancer that carries the least amount of risk, but it does need attention.
Actinic Keratosis
October 14, 2016
An actinic keratosis, also known as a solar keratosis, is a growth that appears on parts of your body that are frequently exposed to sun.
What Are Dysplastic Nevi?
October 10, 2016
Dysplastic nevi, also called atypical moles, may resemble melanoma but are usually be
What Does Melanoma Look Like?
October 3, 2016
Melanoma accounts for only about 4% of all skin cancer cases, but it is the most dang
UV Exposure and Melanoma
September 28, 2016
Although researchers have found some things that can raise a person’s risk of melan
Who Is at the Greatest Risk for Skin Cancer?
September 26, 2016
Because Caucasians have less skin pigmentation than darker skin people, they have a g
What Is Actinic Keratosis?
September 12, 2016
Also known as a solar keratosis, actinic keratosis is a scaly or crusty growth or les
What Is Mohs Surgery and Is It Right for You?
August 29, 2016
A technical and highly specialized procedure, Mohs surgery removes skin cancers under
Tanning Bed Dangers
August 15, 2016
Like so many popular trends that took root in the 60s, tanning was one of them. Thank
Who Needs Annual Skin Cancer Screening Exams?
August 8, 2016
Skin cancer screening is recommended for adults have an increased risk because t
Sunscreen Essentials
July 18, 2016
Of the thousands of sunscreens on the market, not a single one of them can protect yo
Sun Damage Makes Children Susceptible to Skin Cancer
July 4, 2016
Skin cancer is thought of more as an adult disease; however, that’s a big misconcep
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