It is estimated that one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime. This incredibly common skin condition can have a number of effects on an individual’s skin and overall health, and can even result in death. Because of this, if you are exhibiting potential signs of skin cancer,
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How to Give Yourself a Skin Mole Exam
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?
[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]Water’s Edge Dermatology Offers Complimentary Skin Cancer Screenings in May for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Water’s Edge Dermatology is offering complimentary skin cancer screenings at several of its South Florida locations during Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Water’s Edge provides Floridians with tips to protect their skin and prevent skin cancer… Read More
[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]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 Shares New Skin Cancer Studies, Treatments and Prevention Tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Water’s Edge Dermatology, a leading practice with 16 locations in Southeast Florida, shares new studies, pharmaceuticals and skin cancer treatments and tips for Americans to protect their skin and prevent skin cancer… Read More
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