Wringing My Hands Over Confusing InstructionsOne of my tennis teams was called Mass Confusion because we were based in Massachusetts and we were confused (though we did...reactions1comment
Sunscreen for EveryoneI grew up in Southern California and attended an integrated high school in Los Angeles. Every day, thirteen buses filled with children...reactionscomments
Efudex vs. Cryosurgery: Timing is EverythingNumbers aren’t my thing. Some are more irritating than others. I lost count years ago as to the number of visits I...reactionscomments
Getting Through a Bad Week After Mohs SurgeryI have had so many Mohs surgeries that, while for the first couple I was nervous, I mostly view them as an...reactions3comments
Lifestyle Choices and Skin CancerI grew up lying in the sun, eating cupcakes, and breathing in cigarette smoke, not a great combination. These were poor choices...reactions1comment
Reflections on a Bad IdeaDid you ever do anything when you were younger that you now look back on and say to yourself, WHAT WAS I...reactionscomments
A Walk in the Park: My Stage 4 Melanoma JourneyOn Saturday, August 5th, my wife and I participated in our fifth annual Miles for Melanoma 5K held in Memphis, Tennessee. I...reactions2comments
When People Don't Seem to ListenI’m not going to name names, but not so long ago one of my family members came back from an outing with...reactionscomments
Smells Like Tanning Addiction to MeTan legs to your left. Golden brown arms to your right. Whether you’re standing in line at the grocery store or walking...reactionscomments
Do This, Not ThatWhen it comes to skin cancer, there are a few things you can do to make yourself less at risk. These are...reactionscomments
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden SpotsEven a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm...reactions3comments
When the Bathroom is an Unsafe Place for Your SkinWe all talk about the dangers posed by the sun, but a dangerous place away from the sun, that is not usually...reactionscomments
Sunburn and Sunscreen Myths....Don't Fall For Them!I had someone ask me a great question the other day. She mentioned that she had just gotten a spray tan to...reactions2comments
Sports and SPF Clothing: Too Darn HotOn a hot sunny day, getting dressed for tennis is like getting dressed for a snowstorm: I cover almost every area except...reactions2comments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over...reactions5comments
That Friend...You Know the OneWe all have that one friend. No, not the quirky one. I’m not talking about the moody one either. You know the...reactionscomments
Bruise, or Nail Melanoma?You’ve probably heard of melanoma. But have you heard of subungual melanoma, otherwise known as nail melanoma? Nail melanoma is relatively rare...reactionscomments
Vacations and Skin CancerI was born across the street from Newport Beach, California at Hoag Memorial Hospital on Pacific Coast Highway. If there ever was...reactionscomments
After Skin Cancer, Not Always Feeling So PrettyI’m a little what some would call “over the hill,” but still I feel pretty good about myself. I feel pretty good...reactions3comments
Summertime, Sunburn-Time....What Now?Ahh, summertime. The glorious time between Memorial Day and Labor Day marked by summer vacations. Pool days. Lazy days at the lake...reactionscomments
