Nose Bandaging is Not my Speciality“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me...reactions6comments
Family History When You’re AdoptedWhether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a...reactionscomments
An Open Wound Care Primer“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My...reactions4comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyThe Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation...reactions7comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing?...reactions1comment
Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what...reactionscomments
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come...reactions1comment
I Abused My Skin But Will I Ever Understand Why?Comedian George Wallace has a hilarious bit in which he gives audiences a long list of things he just cannot understand. He...reactions6comments
Gov. Baker Makes Half-Baked Statement About Dermatology ProceduresI don’t pay any attention to our governor’s skin, but a lot of people were, and they noticed some blemishes, blotches, and...reactions2comments
Performing a Public Service While Finding a Sub for TennisIn most of the tennis groups I’ve been in, you need to get your own sub if you’re not playing. By sub...reactions2comments
Understanding Sunscreen Expiration DatesLike most things in life, a bottle of sunscreen is not going to last forever. And, in fact, sunscreen expires. So don't...reactions2comments
Medically Cleared for ExerciseDuring my first appointment with my new dermatologist in February 2021, she decided to take a biopsy of my “ugly bump”. This...reactions1comment
The Basics Behind the Mask-and-Sunscreen ComboI'm afraid I have fallen into the face-mask trap more than a few times lately. There is just something about the security...reactions1comment
The Basics of Skin CancerSome of us have had skin cancer for a long time. We may have lost count of the number of skin cancer...reactions1comment
Why Worrying At a Spot is Not HelpfulTo worry at something: to pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly “The dog was in the corner worrying at a bone.” (Merriam-Webster)...reactionscomments
Total Body Skin ExaminationsI remember the first few times that I went to the dermatologist for regular skin checks in the late 1980s. It was...reactions6comments
Frustrating Misconceptions About Skin CancerIf you hear it once it must be true right? I know I’ve fallen into the trap of quickly reading something online...reactions3comments
Radiation Therapy vs. Your InsuranceWe know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like...reactions1comment
More Than a Mole: Changing the Narrative on Skin Checks“I don’t have any moles. I’m not worried.” “Yes, I check my moles, and they aren’t changing.” “When I was a teen...reactions1comment
