Category Archives: Skin Cancer

Moles

The ABCDEs of Identifying Moles and Melanoma

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 »


Knowing Your Skin Cancer Risk

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 »


man in the beach spraying sunscreen

Sorry Sunshine, You’re not a Friend to Our Skin!

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 »


Dermatologist looking at patients skin on hands with magnifying glass top view. Eczema treatment concept

Why You Should Schedule your Skin Cancer Screening Now

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 »


Get a Clearer Picture of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent health concerns of our time. According to statistics, approximately 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. What is so confounding about the high rates of skin cancer that we see today is that this disease is preventable. Part of our… Read More »







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