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Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, we will share some statistics about skin cancer and tips to reduce your risk.
What is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs surgery is a specialized surgical procedure and is considered the most successful method for treating non-melanoma skin cancers.
Types Of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Your skin is made up of a variety of cells that all have different jobs. When these cells are damaged, it may develop into skin cancer. There are four major types of skin cancer, which include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma.
Common Skin Conditions
It’s National Healthy Skin Month! The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of your skin and how to pay careful attention to it.
Can You Get a Sunburn in Winter?
Yes, you can get a sunburn in winter. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can be just as damaging to your skin when it’s cold and cloudy outside. Follow these tips to protect your skin…
Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery, also referred to as Mohs micrographic surgery, is a specialized surgical procedure. It is considered to be one of the best methods for treating non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). American physician and general surgeon Dr. Frederic E. Mohs developed this technique in the 1930s.
Teaching Sun Safety to Kids
Teaching sun safety to kids is vital for their lifelong health and happiness. Sun safety is essential for preventing skin cancer and other conditions with potentially severe consequences. Avoiding these issues is the number one reason to know sun safety practices and teach them to your children.
The Importance of Skin Checkups
When was the last time you came in for a skin checkup? If it’s not been relatively recently, then you’re probably due to an appointment. Making sure your skin is healthy is just as important as getting your annual physical, or biannual checkups from your dentist. To achieve an optimum state of health, your whole body needs to be healthy – which, of course, includes your skin!