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Help! My Mole Is Inflamed!

It can be alarming to find a changing mole. Often, dermatologist will warn patients of moles that change shape or color....

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Tattoos and The Skin: A Dermatologist’s Perspective

Spur of the moment or carefully planned, defining your style or homage to a loved one – tattoos have become increasing...

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Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis

If you have scaly red lesions on the surface of your skin, you might suffer from Actinic Keratosis. Although this condit...

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Why Should I Put Sunscreen on my Hands? Top 3 Reasons Why Your Hands Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Essential beauty tip #1: Always put sunscreen on your face!“Many consider this the absolute best thing a person can do...

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What Is A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and When Is It Recommended For Skin Cancer?

A diagnosis of cancer almost immediately leads patients to wonder about their prognosis, long term health and well being...

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What Happens If A Basal Cell Carcinoma Is Not Treated?

“A basal cell carcinoma is one of the more common forms of skin cancers and, fortunately, one of the most treatable,�...

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Can Chemical Peels and Laser Resurfacing Prevent Skin Cancer?

You may be considering a chemical peel or laser resurfacing to improve your fine lines or skin texture, or perhaps you a...

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Increased Risk Of Melanoma After Breast Cancer?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and with 1 in 8 American...

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What Is A Skin Biopsy?

Like other physicians, dermatologists rely on medical history and physical exam to diagnose a patient’s skin condition...

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How Mohs Surgery Helps Treat Your Skin Cancer

Cancer is a scary word, often associated with a great deal of stress and sadness. Skin cancer is the most common form of...

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