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Sunscreen Tips for Summer

Sun protection is crucial in prevention of skin cancer and aging changes. Use sunscreen daily with SPF 15 or more and UVA blockers (it will say on the bottle whether it is a UVA blocker, most are).  For recreational or work exposure in bright sun use SPF 30.  Apply 1x...

Melanoma Part III: How can I treat it?

Melanoma is a scary, harmful cancer to have. It’s important to know that when caught early, melanoma can often be cured with surgery. That being said, when treatment is delayed, it can spread underneath the skin and to other parts of the body, making it harder to...

Melanoma Part II: A Growing Issue

Melanoma is a growing issue, with the number of new cases per year growing at a steady rate. In 2017, it is estimated that there will be 87,110 new cases of melanoma, with 9,730 deaths resulting from the cancer (National Cancer Institute). It’s the fifth most common...

Melanoma Part I: What is it and am I at Risk?

Melanoma, also called malignant melanoma, is a cancer of the skin. It occurs when the skin cells that produce the pigments found in freckles and tans, also known as melanocytes, become cancerous. They are deemed cancerous once those cells begin to grow at an...

IPL Photorejuvenation

What is it? IPL Photorejuvenation is a safe non-invasive procedure used to reduce the appearance of some common conditions that cause skin discoloration. Brown spots, redness, age spots, broken blood vessels, and rosacea are some examples of skin changes that can be...