by Staff SanovaDermatology | Jan 14, 2016 | Skin Cancer, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, Actinic Keratosis, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Tumor, Skin Lesions, Nevus, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
Winter is often a time we long for warmer days and a bit of extra sunshine. But over time, enjoying those long, hot summer days can take a serious toll on your skin. “Skin cancer can be a direct result of overexposure to sunlight,” claims Dr. Adam Mamelak,... by Staff SanovaDermatology | Dec 31, 2015 | Acne, Skin Care, Laser, Body Contouring, Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Acne Scars, Beauty Tips, Skin Rejuvenation, Skin Lesions, Stress, Skin Tone, Rejuvenation, IPL, Scarring, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Scar Revision, Melanoma, Sublative Skin Resurfacing, Cryotherapy, Anti-Aging, Skin, Mid-face Rejuvenation, Light Therapy, CoolSculpting, Cellulite, Body Treatments, Body, Chin
The end of the year is often a time to reflect on all the great experiences and things we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Sanova Dermatology is no different. We are also looking back at 2015 with reverence, and wanted to share some of the blogs that patients... by Staff SanovaDermatology | Dec 14, 2015 | Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser, Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Vascular Lesions, Surgery, Post Procedure, Scarring, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Scar Revision, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Treatments, malignancy, Skin, Light Therapy, Wound Care
Scarring can be a major concern after any kind of surgery. “While Mohs surgery gives patients the comfort in knowing there is less than 1% chance of their skin cancer ever returning, they still have to contend with the scar that might be left behind after their... by admin | Dec 5, 2015 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Treatments, malignancy
Cancer is a scary word, often associated with a great deal of stress and sadness. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting people. So it’s great news that boasting a cure rate of 99%, Mohs Surgery has the highest success rate for the most common... by Staff SanovaDermatology | Dec 2, 2015 | Skin Cancer, Surgery, Post Procedure, Bumps, Adverse Skin Reactions, Cuts & Wounds, Scarring, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Scar Revision, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy, Stitches & Sutures, Wound Care
A dogear is a redundancy in the skin that can occur when the skin is stitched together. It has also been called a standing cone, pucker or pleat in the skin and can arise when wounds are repaired after Mohs surgery, excisions or other skin surgeries. “Despite... by Staff SanovaDermatology | Nov 22, 2015 | Skin Care, Skin Cancer, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Pediatric Dermatology, Beauty Tips, Sunscreen, Outdoor Fun, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Teenage Skin, Skin, Body
As a parent, you care deeply about the health of your child. Even as they grow into teenagers, you can’t help but want the best for them. And believe it or not, talking to your teen about tanning and sun protection is an important discussion that you need to...