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By Dr. Renata Prado Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You receive a phone call from your dermatology practice that your biopsy results are back—it’s skin cancer. Now what? First of all, you are not alone. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in humans. In fact, skin cancer affects more people than […]
Dermatology
When a melanoma does not look like a melanoma
By Dr. Renata Prado Board-certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon Every day, as a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer, I educate my patients on the signs of the deadliest skin cancer–melanoma. Dermatologists and our patients learn to memorize the ABCDE signs of melanoma: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variations Diameter over ¼ inch (6 […]
Adult Acne and Women: When acne doesn’t go away
By Dr. Maria Sheron Board certified dermatologist Are you a woman with stubborn adult acne despite treatment with topical medications and antibiotics? Do you still have acne after your teens or later in life? Hormonal therapy may help. Hormonal acne may flare around menstrual periods and/or develops in a pattern that favors the jawline […]
Breast Cancer and Increased Melanoma Risk – What you need to know if you’ve had breast cancer
By Jennifer Garrick, FNP-BC DCNP As a long-time nurse in the hospital and later in private practice, I have taken care of many patients dealing with breast cancer. Seeing their journeys, heroism, and strength have made me a better Nurse Practitioner. So I share my medical advice here to help those who have had breast […]
Why you should never, ever get into a tanning bed
By Dr. Renata Prado Board certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You have a big occasion coming up: prom, graduation, wedding. You think you will look a lot better with a glowing tan, and sign up for indoor tanning. I am here to tell you why this is a very bad idea. I can start […]
Pre-Cancerous Spot: Is Actinic Keratosis serious?
You go to the dermatologist with some concerning spot, and you’re told that you have Actinic Keratosis (AK) or Actinic Keratoses (plural). The good news is…you don’t have skin cancer. . . yet. Approximately 58 million Americans have at least one AK, so you are not alone. Actinic keratosis is a common precancer on the […]
Break Habits that Age Your Skin
Happy New Year! As you make your new year resolutions, consider dropping the bad habits that are causing your skin to age too quickly. Our dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and skin experts share their advice on how to prevent aging skin. 1. Pulling at Your Eyes How you clean and protect your eyes can affect damage […]
