Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin condition that serves as an early warning sign of skin cancer. In fact, about 58 million Americans have one or more spots of actinic keratosis! This condition shows up as rough, scaly patches or bumps on the skin. It is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV)… Continue reading Actinic Keratosis: A Warning Sign of Skin Cancer
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How to Know if You Have Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a condition where abnormal cells grow in the skin tissues. Normally, old skin cells die off, and new ones replace them. But when this process is disrupted, often by exposure to sunlight’s ultraviolet (UV) light, cells can grow rapidly, leading to cancer. These abnormal cells may be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous. If… Continue reading How to Know if You Have Skin Cancer
A possible Parkinson’s disease/melanoma link? Time for a skin check
Now that summer has passed, have you had your skin examined? Studies have shown that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may have an increased risk for melanoma, so skin screenings are extra-important. Take a look at recent research and get some tips on monitoring your moles and skin. Studies show… A 2017 Mayo Clinic study found that… Continue reading A possible Parkinson’s disease/melanoma link? Time for a skin check
It’s Melanoma Awareness Month, let’s talk famous faces who’ve battled melanoma
Do you know anybody who has or had melanoma? If you answered yes, you’re among many others – melanoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States. Rates of the skin cancer are increasing rapidly, particularly among younger people and in fact, cases of melanoma just in the last 30 years… Continue reading It’s Melanoma Awareness Month, let’s talk famous faces who’ve battled melanoma
Staying aware for UV Safety Month
It’s that time of year. We’re heading out on summer vacations, hitting the beaches and taking in some sun. But as we try to forget about all those work emails for an hour or two, we shouldn’t forget about sun safety. In fact, “skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United… Continue reading Staying aware for UV Safety Month