Know Your Skin
In the following infographic, learn how to recognize the difference between freckles, age spots, moles and melanoma. Additionally information is provided regarding “what is a nevus” and the deadly skin cancer, melanoma.
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Going Beneath The Surface: All About Dry Skin
Dry skin is one of the many skin conditions that affects millions of Americans at some point in their lives. The symptoms of dry skin including scaling, itching, and cracking can appear throughout the body but can be prevented if the correct measures are taken to deal dry skin issues.
Read MoreCancer’s Gifts with Love & Hope
When Bob Heffernan walked into my office six years ago with a little bump on the top of his head, he figured it was a pimple. Bob wasn’t a big sun worshipper. He came to me for yearly mole checks. But he hadn’t given the spot much thought—partly, perhaps, it wasn’t staring him in the […]
Read MorePractice Safe Sun
When patients ask me for the secret to smoother, younger-looking skin, my answer is simple: Defend it from sun exposure. Simple, yes. But not always easy, especially as we come upon Memorial Day weekend, summer’s unofficial kickoff. Don’t get me wrong—just because I’m a dermatologist doesn’t mean I shun beaches, golf courses, and backyard barbecues. […]
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