Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Despite growing awareness, many are unaware of its prevalence among different age groups, genders, and skin types.
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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. While the thought of skin cancer can be alarming, early detection and proper skin cancer treatment significantly improve the chances of a full recovery.
As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to set goals—not just for your health, fitness, or career but also for your skin!
Written by Alexis Curreri, MD, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
With a change in seasons, many of us experience an unwanted change in our skin. This autumn has been a relatively mild, but it’s important to get ahead of seasonal issues like dry skin before they occur.
Men and women possess different biological characteristics, and as a result, have a fundamentally different constitution of the largest organ of the body - their skin. Why is this important?
Team sports have a long history of fostering alliance, togetherness and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes but the proximity that brings them together can also create an environment of contagious skin infections. Skin diseases are common among athletes for these reasons, including sometimes questionable hygiene practices.
There are many misconceptions about tanning and proper skin care. So, it’s important that you have the proper education when it comes to taking care of your skin. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable diseases if you take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the sun.
You’ve called to make your appointment with a Dermatologist, and when you arrive for your appointment, it turns out you are seeing a Physician Assistant. Don’t fret! You are in good hands. What follows is a list of common misconceptions about Physician Assistants that will help reassure you about the excellent care you can expect to receive.
Sunscreen labels provide consumers with information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn. This is a requirement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Labels will also indicate whether the product is water-resistant.
Outdoor workers face many potential dangers in their line of work, from machinery injuries to working along the side of a busy road, but one danger they can’t see is the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It’s easy to overlook sun protection at a busy worksite. They spend many hours in the mid-day sun, which is a major risk factor for all skin cancers, including the most serious, melanoma.
