by admin | May 13, 2021 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Discoloration, How To Stay Healthy, Nevus, Bumps, Skin Pigmentation, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
Skin cancer can be a serious condition, especially if it is not treated early on. Fortunately, many cancerous melanomas tend to differentiate themselves from harmless moles, and marks that may indicate skin cancer can be relatively easy to spot if you know what to...
by admin | May 8, 2018 | Skin Cancer, Nevus, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
The ABC’s of Skin Cancer Detection Although it doesn’t always get a lot of attention, skin cancer is actually the most common cancer in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2014, “76,665 people in the...
by admin | Apr 23, 2018 | Skin Cancer, How To Stay Healthy, Skin Lesions, Nevus, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma
When doctors talk about skin cancer, they often reiterate the point that it’s important to catch any potential issues early in order to have the best chance of recovery. But exactly how quickly can skin cancer grow? Is it safe to wait a week after noticing...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Apr 12, 2017 | Skin Cancer, Discoloration, Vascular Lesions, Pediatric Dermatology, Skin Lesions, Nevus, Moles, Birthmark, Emotional Impact
Birthmarks are a common occurrence. Most commonly, a concentration of extra pigment or blood vessels causes a noticeable mark on a newborn’s skin. “There are many ways these marks can present, including moles, port wine stains and hemangiomas, as well as...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | Sep 23, 2016 | Skin Cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Tumor, Nevus, Surgery, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It has many risk factors including UV radiation from sun exposure and devices like tanning beds, but is usually one of the easiest cancer types to treat, with many treatments boosting cure rates of...
by Staff SanovaDermatology | May 27, 2016 | Mohs Micrographic Surgery, How to Protect Yourself From the Sun, How To Stay Healthy, Sunscreen, Guide to The Summer, Outdoor Fun, Nevus, Moles, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, malignancy
The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has allocated the month of May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In order to raise awareness of the dangers of overexposure to the UV rays of the sun, the Council has named the Friday prior to Memorial Day,...
