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Sometimes my dermatology problems are so complicated that it takes me a while to summarize them in an email in between appointments. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and the stipulation to...

What a crazy world we are living in at the moment. If you had asked me at the start of the year what the biggest hit to my mental health...

You made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like you should already have this sorted out prior...

Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time to remember to care for the skin you're in! It's about showing your scars with pride AND preventing new skin cancers as best...

Becoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship under my belt, I still find myself stuck...

Right now most people in the country are quarantined - at least to some level. While some states are allowing certain types of travel, others are more strict, especially those...

I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need to face the world around me. But really...

Do any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?” “Are those transition lenses?” These people are awesome...

The physician discussed the current landscape of melanoma research while focusing on trends in targeted therapies for late-stage melanoma. I was busy writing notes on a paper pad. My cell...

Mental health is, thankfully, becoming less of a stigma every day. The importance of recognizing the signs of depression has always been paramount, but not addressed as publicly as it...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Tick, tick, tick, that was the noise I heard inside my head for a long time. After all, I’m a woman in her 30’s who is constantly reminded of her...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

I’ve had skin cancer for 25 years. In those 25 years, my treatments have included cryosurgery, “scrape and burn” surgery, laser surgery, and numerous excisional surgeries, but never Mohs surgery...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

Over the last twelve years, I have definitely done my share of advocating for sun-safe practices. I have shared one article after another and posted photos of myself in the...