Pros and Cons of SRTEvery treatment has its own list of pros and cons. As the one providing the treatment, I may seem biased in favor...reactions10comments
Covering a Rash a Slippery SlopeIt’s probably safe to say that most people who have used or applied Tegaderm (a transparent film dressing) have not considered it...reactionscomments
Tough Conversations About Skin CancerRecently, some past Saturday Night Live comedy sketches have been invading my YouTube feed. One character has hit home with me: Debbie...reactionscomments
Skincare Products and Efudex: If and When I Use ThemQuestions about Efudex are numerous. I have been using Efudex to treat actinic keratoses since 2014, and I have talked with dozens...reactions10comments
Which Type of Doctor Should Treat My Skin Cancer?Just as there are multiple types of skin cancer, there are multiple types of doctors and specialists who treat skin cancer. Choices...reactions6comments
Allergy Questions Following Skin Cancer SurgerySkin cancer surgery is stressful enough in its own right. Complications during the healing process can make it downright frightening. The more...reactions14comments
Advice for Selecting a Dermatologist from a Psoriasis AdvocateEver wonder what people who live with other skin conditions keep in mind while trying to find a dermatologist? Alisha, an advocate...reactions1comment
National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A FriendIt is common for people to find skin conditions like skin cancer hard to live with, both in terms of managing the...reactionscomments
Sun Protection Tips For Construction WorkersOne of my first jobs out of college was as a construction worker in New Orleans. I loved the physical nature of the...reactions1comment
Toenail Trouble Cramps My StyleWe’re lucky to have so many ways to prevent skin cancer, but it wasn’t lucky for me that one of the ways...reactionscomments
The First Few Days After Mohs SurgeryMohs surgery is the most effective way to treat many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the two most...reactions17comments
Benzene, is My Sunscreen Safe?I have been a huge advocate for applying and reapplying sunscreen on a daily basis. Initially, my sun care products (introduced decades...reactions2comments
#ThisSkinOfMine Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the #ThisSkinOfMine Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR...reactionscomments
Are Bald People at a Higher Risk for Skin Cancer?For some of us, being bald is a choice. But for others like myself, we weren’t given a choice and were simply...reactions2comments
Vacation Transformations -- How My Family Found Fun Outside the Theme ParksLong, long ago in what feels like a galaxy far, far away, I vacationed with my family without worry. I planned our...reactions1comment
Body Positivity Includes Your ScarsBody positivity is at the forefront of our collective conscience right now - as it should be. This is a movement that...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer and Mourning the LossSkin cancer can feel like such a loss. For some of us, our diagnosis forces us to lose our sense of infallibility...reactions6comments
What Happens if You Miss a Dermatology Appointment?Life happens and plans change, and sometimes that means having to cancel a dermatology appointment. Fortunately, missing a dermatology appointment is not...reactions3comments
End-of-Season Clearance Sales are Your Chance to "Fall" for a New SunscreenFall break has arrived--finally! It’s been a long, sticky summer in West Tennessee, and the school year so far has been challenging...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: Linda Curtis (Part 2)Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Linda Curtis, who was diagnosed with multiple melanomas. She shares a Part 2 of...reactions2comments
