Living

Here in the UK we’re in the midst of our hottest summer in decades. There are sun-bleached patches of grass in my backyard, iced coffee has become a necessity, and...

My first Mohs surgery on a squamous cell cancer near my tear duct went smoothly. But while the procedure itself was OK for the second two squamous cells, the healing...

You make reservations. Tickets are purchased. You and your friends start to research restaurant reviews. You make lists of all the things that need to be packed or grabbed on...

Recently, I went to a local salon to get a manicure. Yes, I said a manicure. I got a manicure because of the professional requirements to have "nice" hands for...

I may be in the minority with my approach to skin cancer treatment, but I have decided against Efudex, and I have my plastic surgeon to thank. He treated my...

I’m not a big fan of going to the doctor. Sometimes, though, I don’t have a choice. When I have a suspicious area on my skin, I make sure I...

His name was Wally. He was a small mole on my left forearm, two inches above my wrist. My husband Gareth had given him a name. “When are you going...

It 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...

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...

A 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...

I 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...

You'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...

One 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...

Years 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...

Now 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...

Skin 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...

When 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...

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...

In 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...

My 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...