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I knew better than to believe it was true, but somewhere in the back of my mind, I had begun to make it my reality. After a few years of...

One of my most embarrassing moments occurred on a golf course on Long Island. I was out on the links with three Major League Baseball executive types. I was not...

Research can be fun when you are researching something you love. Finding facts is simply the best when you are interested in the topic. When you are finding out how...

When I had a consult appointment with the surgeon who would be doing a Mohs surgery on my face, he said something that I found interesting. We were discussing my...

Last November, three months before her due date, my daughter unexpectedly went into labor. What she initially thought were Braxton Hicks contractions weren’t Braxton Hicks contractions. I drove her to...

As we all know, sunscreen is a cheap and easy way to prevent the sun’s harmful UV radiation from damaging our skin. However, there are thousands of different sunscreen options...

I love to exercise. I lost over 70 pounds in 2016-2017 through changing my diet and walking. I started tracking my steps and made sure that I reached my 10,000...

May is a pretty important month for me. Most people who know I am an elementary teacher would say it’s because our standardized tests are taking place. Others might say...

As a radiation therapist, I hear many misconceptions about what superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is and what it can do. Absolutely not. You are not radioactive from receiving radiation therapy...

Skin cancer, or any cancer for that matter, can be a terrifying diagnosis. For me personally, my melanoma diagnosis has been terrifying at times. However, it's also had some extremely...

In the age of technology, filtered photos on social media are a way of life for some. But what about the regular people who just want to show their faces...

It's true that most people think that higher SPF sunscreens offer more sun protection, but this assumption isn't entirely true! The answer to the question, “Does a sunscreen with high...

Most of us realize that skin cancer appears on places where UV rays caused damage. Many get skin cancer on their face, neck, ears, legs, and hands. And while you...

“You need a tan,” were words spoken to my three-month-old granddaughter by her dad. I gave him a look that kills, and he responded that he was just kidding. He...

Information can spread quickly – regardless of whether it’s actually true or not. Because of this, it’s important to take a moment to verify certain statements before you take them...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...

Who doesn’t love to spend time outdoors during the summers? For most of us, the summer season is a wonderful time of the year to unwind on the porch, enjoy...

Even though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and I was nervous. I was nervous to have...

There are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online, I see more and more ads on Facebook...

A trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what new term or phrase is going to be...