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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes. If not detected early on, it can be life-threatening. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that around 1 in 27 men and 1 in 40 women may get melanoma at some point in their lives. One of the ways that melanoma manages to sneak past many… Read More »
Your skin works as an amazing natural barrier for your body. However, that natural barrier is under attack by UV light from the sun every day. The vast majority of skin cancers are caused by UV exposure to the skin. So what can we do about it? Well, one of the best ways to get… Read More »
There are several reasons to choose Sarasota as a place to call home, even if only for part of the year. As a sunny location, Florida, in general, attracts people who love to be outdoors. They love to be on the water or on a beach with a tasty drink in hand. Every day is… Read More »
Over these past 18 months, we’ve had far greater concerns about health and wellness than most of us have had in our lifetimes. The persistence of the novel coronavirus has us living in the day-to-day to such an extent that, even now that we have vaccines available, many people are still forgetting about the value… Read More »
Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. It usually occurs when ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun damages the DNA of certain skin cells called melanocytes, which produce pigment. Melanoma (MM) is the third most common form of skin cancer affecting almost 200,000 people a year in the US. It kills approximately… Read More »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women. One in eight women born in the United States has a chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer at some time during her life. You may be wondering: “But what does breast cancer have to do with dermatology?”… Read More »
