Watson Clinic Dermatologist Talks Trends and Tackles Myths by REBEKAH PIERCE According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. However, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Often seen as a more benign cancer, the reality is that it can be incredibly deadly, with two […]
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by REBEKA PIERCE When most people think about symptoms of skin cancer, it generally comes down to two simple words: weird moles. However, if there’s one thing that dermatologists want you to know, it’s that skin cancer can (and often does) manifest itself in countless other ways, some of which are difficult to pick up
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a medical treatment used to treat precancerous cells, as well as other conditions. It can be used on the skin, eyes, mouth and lungs. The treatment involves using a medicine, such as Levulan Kerastick®, either topically or inside the body, followed by a blue light source to activate the drug. One
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There are few things in life as scary as learning that you have cancer. At Lakeside Dermatology, we’ve had to help our fair share of patients through this frightening diagnosis. As dermatologists, we deal with skin cancers. There are many different types of skin cancer, but the three major types of skin cancer are basal
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It should come as no big surprise that simply living in Florida puts you at an increased risk for skin cancer. The reason for this is simple: The biggest cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV light) from the sun. There’s a reason that Florida is called “the Sunshine State,” and while
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by TERESA SCHIFFER Here in Central Florida, we are bathed in sunlight most days of the year. People love living in Florida because of the sunny weather, but all that sunlight comes with some risks. One risk that people need to be aware of is the risk of skin cancer. In fact, new research shows
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The month of May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness month, and although it just passed, the topic of skin cancer and preventative care is relevant year-round, especially in an environment like Florida’s. As we head into the hot summer months, it is important to know the different types of skin cancer as well as
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Summer is here and it’s time for some fun in the sun! It’s the time of year when people love to show some skin in their favorite bathing suits and hit the beach or the pool. As you’re out there enjoying the long summer days, don’t forget to protect yourself from the dangerous UVA and
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OUR SKIN needs protection at any age, but it’s doubly important for seniors. As we age, the likelihood of developing skin cancer increases so much that nearly 50 percent of all 65-year-old Americans will have at least one skin cancer diagnosis. The subgroup of seniors with the most risk is older Caucasian males; the incidences
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“C’MON, DOC. What’s a little sunburn?” is a question I frequently hear from the public. The answer is, if you’re lucky, that’s all it is. But a little sunburn is one of the easiest skin cancer risk factors to avoid. If left untreated, skin cancer, or melanoma, can progress to the point that it’s disfiguring
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