All people need to protect themselves from damaging UV rays and other common causes of skin cancer. However, some people are more prone to skin cancer and thus need to take extra precautions. There are a few risk factors that indicate that a person has a higher-than-average risk and needs to take extra steps to …
What Are Basal and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancers?
Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the two most common types of skin cancers. The good news is both are very curable when diagnosed quickly, and early treatment can help you avoid disfigurement or other complications. What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? Basal cell carcinoma is the single most common type of skin cancer, and …
Learn the Warning Signs of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma can be a deadly form of skin cancer. However, when caught early, it is often easy to treat and cure. Knowing the warning signs of basal cell carcinoma can be the difference between life and death. The Early Signs of Basal Cell Carcinoma For many people, basal cell carcinoma looks like a …
Get to Know the Different Forms of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common of all known cancers, occurring when cells abnormally change, grow and multiply rapidly. The three main types of skin cancer are: Basal Cell Carcinoma. This is malignant but may not spread to other parts of the body. It is not fatal, but it is damaging if not treated early. …
How to Treat Forms of Skin Cancer With Topical Chemotherapy
Topical chemotherapy is an alternative for those who have been diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancer. This is a viable option if the cancer has not spread beyond the surface of the skin. When skin cancer spreads to other organs or the lymph nodes, other treatment options are necessary. How Topical Chemotherapy Works …
Topical Chemotherapy Cream Treatment for Skin Cancer Patients
Topical chemotherapy creams can be an effective treatment option for some forms of skin cancers. If you have a non-melanoma cancer that is confined to the upper-most layer of the skin, this form of treatment may be a good choice for you. What you should know about topical chemotherapy creams There are currently two FDA-approved …
Suspicious Moles – How to Be Vigilant With Self Checks
With summer on the way, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on new common moles that appear on the skin. These are growths that appear after pigment cells cluster together. In most cases, adults will have between 10 and 40 moles above the waist. It’s more common to find these moles on …
Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for the Spring
Spring is in full swing and for many people across the country, it means the sun is coming out and temperatures are warming up. The sun coming out means exposed skin and that also means increased risk of skin cancer. Many people think the summer is the most dangerous time for sunburn, but in fact, …
5 Dermatologist Approved Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
Skin cancer is a potentially life-threatening condition that impacts thousands of people. The good news is that there are some effective ways to prevent it. Here are five skin cancer prevention tips, as delivered by our certified cancer dermatologist. 1. Avoid UV tanning beds to prevent skin cancer In an effort to obtain the perfect …
How to Diagnose Carcinoma Skin Cancer With a Dermatologist
Carcinoma of the skin is the most common type of cancer, affecting more than 2 million Americans every year. The two principal types of skin cancer respectively affect the basal and the squamous cells, which are found in different layers of the skin. Both types of cancer are easily treatable if detected in their early …