When living in states with high instances of melanoma such Florida, it is important to know the difference between a simple mole and a dangerous instance of melanoma. An estimated 40% to 50% of fair skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer. Moles themselves are benign melanocytes, simple cells […]
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Summer Skincare Plan Dr. Blatnoy recommends the following battle plan for summer skincare: Twice a week, scrub skin with a brush, an exfoliating scrub, or a salicylic acid wash to brighten it and allow lotions and serums to absorb more deeply. If your skin becomes irritated, exfoliate just once a week. As the weather warms, […]
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, rates of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) have doubled since 1982, and skin cancer is now the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. (source) The reason for this increase is that people are more interested in tanning at the beach, in the tanning bed, […]
What does SPF in sunblock stand for? I want to start by clarifying what exactly SPF stands for and what those words actually mean for you. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and it represents the ratio of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) dose that causes the first noticeable redness on sunblock-protected skin versus the dose of […]
Properly preventing sun damage that could lead to skin cancer: Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and reduce your risk of skin cancer: Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, […]
The most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation or tanning beds)triggers genetic mutations that lead the skin cells to multiply fast and form malignant tumors. These tumors originate in the pigment producing cells called melanocytes in the basal layer […]
There are many things that you can afford to skip but a skin cancer screening is not one of them, especially for those living in Florida, the sunshine state. The probability of contracting skin cancer is extremely high in this part of the country due to high exposure to sunlight. There are also many activities […]
Defining Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Skin Cancer): Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells arising in the squamous cells, which compose most of the skin’s upper layers (the epidermis). This type of cancer may present itself as open sores, growths with a central depression, or warts. The lesions may crust or bleed. […]