Skin cancer is usually noticed by changes in the skin’s appearance. However, basal cell carcinoma can be difficult to notice, since it can appear to be a noncancerous skin condition such as psoriasis or eczema. Therefore, it is important to recognize the warning signs of basal cell carcinoma. If you have any of these symptoms, …
How Dermatologists Help Determine Symptoms of Skin Cancer
Of all the various types of cancer, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Atypical moles and solar keratoses are two conditions that may eventually develop into skin cancer without treatment. However, there are three recognized types of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. …
Everything OC Residents Need to Know About Sculptra Treatments
Sculptra is a liquid that is injected into the body to add volume to certain areas of the face in order to restore a soft, natural and beautiful youthful face. Sculptra is not harmful to the body and can be broken down by the body. It is made from poly-lactic acid that contributes a lot …
How Sculptra Can Help You Fight The Signs of Aging
When you are looking for more than a filler to deal with the signs of aging on your face, Sculptra could be the best solution. It’s a collagen stimulator that is injected by your certified cosmetic dermatologist and it will make your skin cells go to work for you. When you want to plump up …
How to Get a Youthful Appearance With Radiesse Injections
Radiesse injections are dermal fillers that aim to make the complexion appear youthful and smoother. These fillers provide nonpermanent boosts in volume to the skin. This increased volume helps to soften the appearance of medium and intense folds, wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Some people rely on Radiesse injections to minimize the appearance …
Get a Smoother Complexion With Radiesse Injections Today
If you’re seeking a younger and smoother complexion then you should study up on Radiesse injections. These dermal fillers give the skin volume, softening the look of folds, fine lines and wrinkles that are mild to intense. The results of Radiesse injections are temporary. People often receive these injections to minimize the appearances of their …
How to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer with Routine Skin Checks
The earlier skin cancer is detected, the easier and more successfully it can be treated. Self-skin examinations at home and professional skin checks are important for early detection of skin cancer and melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that self-exams may …
How to Treat Precancerous Skin Lesions – Advice from a dermatologist
Maintaining good health requires attention to a variety of matters such as diet, weight, and exercise level. Your skin’s health also depends on regular care. Exposure to the ultraviolet light from the sun, infection, and injury can cause a variety of skin conditions that can lead to life-threatening cancers. Regular visits to a certified dermatologist …
What makes Mohs micrographic surgery so effective in treating skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer has evolved incredibly over the past few decades. In the past, if you had skin cancer you had only three treatment options: radiation, curettage, and surgical excision. Today, there are a plethora of skin cancer treatment choices, ranging from cryosurgery to topical medications. However, there is one treatment that stands out …
Treat Skin Cancer and Spare Healthy Tissue with Mohs Surgery
Though Mohs micrographic surgery has long been used to remove basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, surgeons were wary of using it to remove melanoma. It was feared the treatment wouldn’t remove all of the cancer. However, advances in surgical techniques has made Mohs surgery just as effective for melanomas as it is for …