Over 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, making it America’s most common cancer. Nearly 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and about 85 percent of melanoma …
Have a Mole You’re Worried About but Want to Avoid Needles and a Scar?
Moles are common skin growths, presenting as small, dark brown spots, sometimes flat and sometimes raised. They are formed by clusters of pigmented cells, occurring when melanocytes grow in clusters …
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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia – Hair Loss In Women
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) describes a type of hair loss typically seen on the front of the scalp in women. This condition is on the rise and has become one of the more frequently seen …
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Noticing Some New Sun Damage?
Sun exposure has positive benefits to our physical and mental health, but when most people consider UV light and its effects, skin cancer and premature aging are the first to come to mind. There is no …
Gluten + Skin Conditions
If you’ve turned on the TV or browsed the internet for tips on healthy eating in the last 10 years, you’ve likely been exposed to a catalog of gluten-free trends on the market. The gluten-free diet, …
Coronavirus and Dermatology
Though many of the country’s medical resources at present are focused on the battle against novel coronavirus (COVID-19), that doesn’t mean that routine medical care will be neglected. Specialists …