There are treatments for skin cancer. Everyone can get skin cancer, no matter how light or dark your skin may be. Exposure may come from UV rays, X-rays, genetics, weak immune system, scarring from bad burns, cancer-causing compounds such as arsenic, sunburns, and the use of tanning beds. You aren’t alone. Water’s Edge medical dermatologists
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Do You Have Acne? Visit a Dermatologist Today
There are currently an estimated 7,575 dermatologist clinics in the United States, all of which treat a variety of skin conditions, from psoriasis to varicose vein treatment offices. However, many patients who visit dermatologists are there to obtain products and procedures for two common skin conditions: acne and skin cancer. If you have one of
[Read More]Sunscreen is Beauty’s New Best Friend
We all know sunscreen is an important step in protecting yourself from skin cancer and those painful sunburns. But did you know there is a new reason to slather it on? Water’s Edge Dermatology wants to encourage you to take a couple minutes to reapply sunscreen and make your skin look younger. The National Health
[Read More]The Long and Short of UV rays
Coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas and sunscreen, lots of sunscreen, are popping up in endless colorful displays throughout stores nationwide! This could only mean one thing, summer is on the horizon! Picking out a sunscreen to protect yourself and your family can be a bit confusing. What brand do I want? What spf do I need?
[Read More]Skin Cancer Screenings for Skin Cancer Month
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States, with one in five people having some form of skin cancer. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 76,600 cases of skin cancer in 2013, resulting in roughly 9,000 deaths
[Read More]Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and Water’s Edge Dermatology recommends the following skin cancer prevention tips to have fun in the sun and reduce risk for skin cancer at the same time: Generously and regularly apply water-resistant sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Make sure the sunscreen is
[Read More]When to See a Dermatologist for a Mole
Skin Moles are common. Almost everyone has a few, and some people develop hundreds. And melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, can develop in or near moles. Don’t get frightened—most skin moles are not melanoma. So how do you know when to see a dermatologist for your moles? It’s easy; just keep in mind your
[Read More]The Skinny on Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer Risk
As dermatology providers, we have often been asked the question from our patients as to the risks of indoor versus outdoor tanning. Well, the answers have recently become clear and are alarming! The rise in skin cancer rates happen to coincide with the growth of indoor tanning, which was first introduced in the U.S. in
[Read More]Water’s Edge Dermatology Opens Vero Beach Clinic – Sixth Treasure Coast Location
Water’s Edge Dermatology, a leading practice with 17 locations in South Florida, opens a new clinic in Vero Beach. The clinic marks Water’s Edge’s sixth location in the Treasure Coast region and was opened to meet patient demand for medical and cosmetic dermatology services in the area. “Our team of physicians takes pride in our
[Read More]Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer Treatment
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. And skin cancer rates are increasing in all races across the country. At Water’s Edge Dermatology, our specially trained providers perform Mohs Surgery to treat skin cancer. Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized, highly effective technique for the removal of skin cancer
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