A panel of health experts has said there is not enough evidence to recommend adult skin cancer screenings from a patient’s primary doctor. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) emphasized, though, that the recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) referred only to primary care physicians, and not to specialists. AAD President… Continue reading Detecting Skin Cancer
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Common Signs & Symptoms of Mycosis Fungoides
Some skin conditions are not as they appear. One of them is mycosis fungoides, a common cancer that “imitates” various skin conditions. Mycosis Fungoides (MF) is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that affects the skin. Most people catch it in the early stages. But in a small percentage of cases, the disease progresses and can… Continue reading Common Signs & Symptoms of Mycosis Fungoides
Many People Unaware of Skin Cancer Risk
Throughout this summer, many Americans will increasingly head to the beach or water parks to cool down, but will they turn up their efforts to protect their skin from the sun? A new American Academy of Dermatology survey shows that despite skin cancer being the most common cancer in the U.S., only about one-third of… Continue reading Many People Unaware of Skin Cancer Risk
Sharp Rise in Skin Cancer among Younger Women
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). And while limiting exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the number-one way individuals can reduce their skin-cancer risk, new data suggests that UV exposure is on the rise, particularly among… Continue reading Sharp Rise in Skin Cancer among Younger Women
What You Need to Know About Harmless Skin Growths
Skin cancer awareness is essential, but there are common benign skin growths that people may be less aware of and which can have an impact on their quality of life. Beyond moles and warts, many of us will experience a range of other growths, including corns, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and the bumps associated with… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Harmless Skin Growths
5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. Yet according to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most cases of skin cancer can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. The best way to do this, they… Continue reading 5 Sunscreen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Skin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment
With more people diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every year than all other forms of cancer combined, it’s fortunate that highly precise Mohs surgery is an option for many skin cancer patients. Mohs (pronounced “moes”) surgery, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, is uniquely able to help surgeons see where skin cancers stop.… Continue reading Skin Cancer: When Mohs Surgery is the Best Treatment
Organ Transplant Patients Have Increased Skin Cancer Risk
While anyone can develop skin cancer, regardless of age, race or gender, certain groups of people have a higher risk of getting the disease than others. Because organ transplant patients must take medication to suppress their immune system, they are among those with an increased risk — and the skin cancers that develop in these… Continue reading Organ Transplant Patients Have Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Is there anything more cheering than the first balmy, sunny days of spring? After a seemingly endless run of cold, gray days, people of all ages gleefully shed their cold-weather gear, take to the outdoors, and look forward to a season of fun in the sun. And as surely as the seasons change and the… Continue reading Enjoy the Outdoors and Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Skin Cancer More Prevalent among U.S. Military Personnel
U.S. military personnel are likelier to develop skin cancer than the general population, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. A review of nine published studies indicates that both active duty service members and veterans have an increased risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of… Continue reading Skin Cancer More Prevalent among U.S. Military Personnel
Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, the American Academy of Dermatology… Continue reading Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Skin Cancer Affects Everyone
No matter how you treated your skin when you were young, you can still work to protect it as you age. That’s one of the key messages from Dr. Susan Y. Chon, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Women of all races benefit from sun protection. And they all… Continue reading Skin Cancer Affects Everyone
Sorting Out Freckles, Moles, and Skin Cancer
Hankering for a dusting of “angel kisses” across the bridge of your nose? Your local tattoo parlor may oblige: Freckle tattoos, the tabloids say, are the rage. And the ode-to-beauty-mark of the “Marilyn Monroe” lip piercing is still going strong. But it’s the real-life counterparts of these enhancements, in particular the moles most of us… Continue reading Sorting Out Freckles, Moles, and Skin Cancer
Popular Blood Pressure Medicine, a Diuretic, Is Linked with Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
Research done at The University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Cancer Society and published in December 2017 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows a connection between one of the most common medications for hypertension and skin cancer. The generic name of the drug, a diuretic commoly called a “water pill”,… Continue reading Popular Blood Pressure Medicine, a Diuretic, Is Linked with Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
How to Avoid, Detect, and Treat Skin Cancer Year-Round
Although winter is here, don’t let the cold, cloudy weather fool you. No matter what time of year it is or where you live, harmful ultraviolet rays (UVRs) are present year-round, and are the primary cause of skin cancer. Surprisingly, more women are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than breast cancer. In fact, according… Continue reading How to Avoid, Detect, and Treat Skin Cancer Year-Round
Topical Treatment Quickly Clears Precancerous Skin Lesions
A combination of two FDA-approved drugs – a topical chemotherapy and an immune-system-activating compound – was able to rapidly clear actinic keratosis lesions from patients participating in a clinical trial. Standard treatment for this common skin condition, which can lead to the development of squamous cell carcinoma, takes up to a month and can elicit… Continue reading Topical Treatment Quickly Clears Precancerous Skin Lesions
Study: Poor Skin-Cancer Survival Rates in People of Color
Because Caucasians have a higher skin cancer risk than the general population, people with skin of color may believe that they don’t need to be concerned about this disease — but new research reveals this to be a dangerous misconception. According to a study published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,… Continue reading Study: Poor Skin-Cancer Survival Rates in People of Color
The Skin-Cancer Gender Gap
Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. When it comes to skin cancer prevention and detection, however, it seems that men need to brush up on their knowledge. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). More than 8,500 people… Continue reading The Skin-Cancer Gender Gap