Skin Cancer Risks

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, fall and winter bring the ideal conditions for scheduling laser treatments.  The cooler months offer clear benefits for attaining and [...]

For years we have heard from our doctors to exercise, eat right, and to take care of ourselves. Sometimes this is easier said than done, as people are busy with work and family. However, keeping [...]

Black, bulbous, and sometimes hairy, moles are something we’d rather not see on any part of our bodies. While they can be little more than a nuisance, moles can also be an ominous sign of [...]

The summer season can be especially tough on your skin due to the sun’s intense rays. Thus, keeping your skin protected will ensure you can enjoy the beautiful summer weather. This summer, you [...]

Proper skin care requires special treatment during summer. The sweltering summer heat can make your skin more susceptible to bacteria, sweat, clogged pores, and harmful UV rays. Unfortunately, [...]

A new growth, darkening of the skin or a change in an existing mole color can signify Melanoma. Known as the most serious of skin cancers, Melanoma occurs when pigment-producing cells become [...]

The most serious type of skin cancer, Melanoma is uncontrolled growth of Melanocytes, the pigment producing cells in the skin. While it is true that Melanoma can be cured when detected early, it [...]

Many people use the terms Sunscreen and Sunblock interchangeably. After all, it appears that they both have the same function, so does it even matter? Actually, it does matter! It is a very [...]

Summer is finally here! The temperatures are rising and summer vacations are approaching. Chances are that you will probably head down to the beach at some point this summer. If you don’t want [...]

It is clear that smoking leads to lung and other types of cancer and contributes to one’s risk of suffering a heart attack.  In the United States alone it causes more than 1 in 5 deaths each [...]