Dermatologists stress how important it is to check your moles regularly, but do you know all the steps to give yourself a head-to-toe mole self-exam?
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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]When it Comes to Staph Infections, Prevention is the Key
Different varieties of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, commonly called “staph,” exist. “Staph infections” are common and a term I remember hearing since I was a child; so this is not something new. Staph bacteria are normally found on the skin and in the nose of about one-third of the population. The bacteria are generally harmless unless
[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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