Vitamin D Deficiency, Fish, and the SunIt began with twitching in my hands, then in my calves. Then, I felt the same sensation in my eyelids. At times, it bothered me so much that I could... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are People with Atopic Dermatitis at Higher Risk for Developing Skin Cancer?Atopic Dermatitis—also called atopic eczema—is a chronic, more severe form of eczema, which is a common skin condition. Both are characterized by recognizable patches of scaly dry skin, redness, itching... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Takes A VillageA Facebook post I made around two and a half years ago about one of my skin cancer surgeries and recovery is making the rounds again. In that post, I... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mohs Surgery and Thankful for the NursesI picked my Mohs surgeon, but I didn’t pick the nurse who helped me get through the procedure. Think about it. If you’re like me, you think a lot about your... By Renee Feldman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You're So VainYou're so vain You probably think this song is about you You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't you? -Carly Simon I... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Farmer's TanOne by one I noticed it. My wife’s family and their friends are farmers from Mississippi. I began to notice it every time I went down for a visit. It... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stars (and Scars) Shone BrightlyYears ago, I had just started dating someone when he asked if I would like to attend a semi-formal work event with him that was taking place a couple of... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Participating in a Clinical TrialNow that you know what a clinical trial is, let's review some of the details behind participation in one and what you should expect to experience as a trial participant... By T.J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things to Avoid Saying to Skin Cancer PatientsSkin cancer comes in several forms and so do the responses to diagnoses. If you are a skin cancer patient or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Squamous Cell Cancer of the TongueWhen I got squamous cell cancer of the tongue after I got squamous cell cancer of the skin, I thought they were related, but it turns out that they are... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
But, What If I Cannot Afford to See a Dermatologist?So, you are doing everything that is recommended. You are committed to good sun care practices. You wear SPF 30 or more broad spectrum sunscreen.You tried to avoid prolonged exposure... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Basics to Clinical TrialsIn a world of instant and constantly measured experiences, rankings matter. If a hotel, a restaurant, or a shop had a 4.5/5 star rating from its patrons, it sounds like... By T.J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Tanning Salon Membership and the Best Gift EverMy youngest daughter recently turned 20. She is at the age where many people still feel invincible like nothing bad would ever happen to them. I love her dearly and adore... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Shout-out to Pasty GirlsAs a kid, I never wanted to wear sunscreen. I hated the smell, and the greasy feel it gave to my skin. Unfortunately, it was a necessary step before any... By erin.mathis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thankful for Nurses at the DermatologistMy dermatologists are great--truly they are. Standing behind them, though, quite literally, are the people who have the last word with me in my skin care. The nurses in my... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sunscreen CollectionBack in April, there was still a patch of snow in the front yard. I live in Buffalo, NY where it can be sunny and in the 50’s making one... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Mole to Scar in One Short YearIt was exactly one year ago today that we soft-launched SkinCancer.net - hard to believe but it's true! Our team had spent the previous months researching and learning and generally... By susan.mees2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Tips for Loving Your SkinFor 36 years, my skin was just something I covered with make-up, moisturizers, and clothing in my attempts to model current trends. I never reflected on how big a role... By Rachel Tapley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
12 Ways to Say: Awareness MattersIf there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month 2018, here are 12 quotes that... By NinaHU3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Isolation of EfudexIf you are one of the many people visiting a dermatologist regularly, you will eventually meet up with the term actinic keratosis. Hopefully, your experience will be limited to seeing... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments