Recent research in Australia has shown that a type of Vitamin B could significantly reduce the risk of developing new skin cancers. A medical study consisting of close to 400 patients who had been previously diagnosed and treated for non melanoma skin cancers, compared two interventions. One group was given 500 mg of vitamin B3 (also known as nicotinamide) twice Continue reading
It has recently been reported that multiple hike and bike trails are now offering “sunscreen stations“, which offer free sunscreen to those who use the trails. Should every park need to invest in this life-saving resource? “I think this sets the bar for outdoor recreation,” states Dr. Adam Mamleak, a board-certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Continue reading
Sanova Dermatology previously posted “Steer Away From The Sun“, which spotlights the ability to gain excessive amounts of photo-aging while inside a vehicle. Dr. Miriam Hanson has now been featured on Fashion Blog IntoTheGloss.com, where she shares about sun-damage while in the car. In the article she states: “I always ask my patients to keep a bottle of sunscreen in the Continue reading
The FDA has released a press statement on Opdivo (nivolumab)for advanced Melanoma skin cancer this past week. The FDA indicated that they have granted accelerated approval for this medication. This means patients undergoing suboxone treatment will be have access to this medication at an earlier date than previously expected. “This is very promising information,” states Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board-certified Dermatologist Continue reading
The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the medication Otezla (apremilast) for moderate to severe Plaque Psoriasis this Wednesday. This is the first of its kind in the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis, and is expected to be a great relief to those who are not seeing improvements with their current methods of treatment. “Psoriasis is an extremely common and debilitating Continue reading
Although it may be hard to believe, celebrities are people too. They make mistakes, and are able to succumb to illness just like anyone else. As information and warning about skin cancer was more scarce in previous decades, it’s not shocking that so many celebrities have had to deal with different forms of skin cancer including Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Continue reading
Men’s Fitness Magazine recently published an article debating the science and knowledge of sun exposure in relation to Vitamin D levels. In the article it states that people are led to believe that the only way to step outside is by using sunscreen, and that it is causing a deficiency in Vitamin D levels. This supposed deficiency is said to Continue reading
Former New York Giants Quarterback Phil Simms has stated that he had skin cancer, and is now using his “Spot Me” campaign to help raise skin health awareness for men of all ages. After visiting a Dermatologist for spots that he had all over his body, Simms was informed that he had many cancerous spots within his skin. He then Continue reading
“Skin cancer became personal to my family when my father was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma,” said Landon Donovan. “I’m relieved to share that he is in good health now, but his diagnosis was a real wake-up call and inspired me to partner with The Skin Cancer Foundation for the second year in a row to continue to raise awareness Continue reading
Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board certified Dermatologist in Austin, TX, was interviewed to inform Austinites how they can protect their skin while enjoying the X Games. This is definitely an exciting event for all of us who enjoy gambling and betting on real money games, and there will be many in attendance. Here’s what Dr. Mamelak had to say to Continue reading
