Archive for February, 2015

Learning that you or a loved one have skin cancer is very troubling news. However, the good news is that several treatments are available that increase the chances of beating it. You will want to talk to the doctor about Read More…

When it comes to skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, or BCC is the one most people are at risk of getting. Fortunately, it is easy to detect early. Early detection means that the skin cancer can be treated and eradicated Read More…

Summer is almost here, and it’s time to start planning to protect yourself against skin cancer. Although no one likes to think about the possibility of getting cancer, it’s much better to prevent it than it is to treat it. Read More…

Allergy skin testing, also called a patch test, is given by dermatologists to help identify potential allergens in someone who has experienced symptoms or who is being monitored for possible allergies. For example, someone who may be allergic to a Read More…

Everyone ages, but there is an art to aging gracefully, and it isn’t always found in the form of dramatic plastic surgeries. In actuality, repeated face lifts and other surgical procedures can cause skin to eventually lose elasticity and become Read More…

Summer is almost here and with it comes days of outdoor activities at the beach and on picnics. Unfortunately, those activities must be conducted in the unforgiving light of the summer sun. But there’s no need to hide indoors or Read More…

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that is difficult to treat. Psoriasis is caused by skin cells that regenerate more quickly than normal. These fast growing skin cells cause red and white patches of skin on the hands, face, knees, Read More…

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is thought to be caused by the overproduction of skin cells in the human body. Symptoms of psoriasis typically include red patches or scaly skin. Below you’ll find the different types of this Read More…

Children can have skin conditions that benefit from a consultation with a dermatologist. Some conditions that begin in childhood may continue into adulthood but early treatment can provide relief and reduce later severity. Other conditions are unique to childhood and Read More…

If you’ve been to see a dermatologist and you’ve been diagnosed with a type of skin cancer, chances are good that you’re feeling scared and worried about the future. Especially with early detection, most cases of skin cancer have a Read More…