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A History of Sunscreen

We all know the importance of sunscreen for defense against skin cancer, but how did this miraculous creation come...

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Am I at Risk for Skin Cancer?

Your risk of developing skin cancer at some point in your life is influenced by several factors. Some of these can be ma...

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Are All Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancers the Same?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. In general, these tumors are locally destructive, inv...

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Are All Moles The Same?

The word “mole” can mean different things to different people. Often this term is used to describe a beauty mark or&...

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Are spitting sutures common after Mohs surgery

After a skin cancer is removed using Mohs surgery, the surgical wound needs to be repaired and the skin is closed to ins...

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Are You Doing Everything You Can To Prevent Skin Cancer?

About one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer during some point in their lives as this is the most common t...

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Get Your Head In The Game | Choosing The Perfect Hat For Summer Sun Protection

Staying out of they rays of the sun can be quite the task. Whether you are playing sports, enjoying the beach, or even r...

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Dermatology for Skin of Color | Top 5 Concerns in Patients with Skin of ColorPatients with Skin of Color have unique ski...

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Gone are the days when sun-protective clothing was dowdy and expensive. Now fashionable choices abound in shirts, pants,...

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