Melanoma is an increasingly common skin cancer, most typically developed through ultraviolet (UV) exposure. The best prevention includes reducing exposures to UV radiation and early detection through self-screening or visiting a dermatologist is highly encouraged. Common But Preventable Melanoma develops through mutations affecting the pigment cell of the skin, known as the melanocyte. Although these mutations […]
Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous lesions commonly found on the areas of the skin most often exposed to the sun such as the hands, face, arms, neck, scalp, ears and lips. They are common and present as slow-growing, scaly, rough sandpaper-like bumps. They come in shades or red, brown or pink and may itch or burn, though they […]
As many of us are aware, acne is very common and presents in various subtypes. Hormonally induced acne, one of the more common subtypes of acne, is, unfortunately, both under-recognized and under-treated. Generally, hormonally induced acne is characterized by deeper sometimes tender pimples occurring on the jawline, chin, forehead, and trunk of female acne patients. Typically this […]