Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation do not immediately disappear from your skin, and... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing? Sun protective clothing is apparel that is made... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Skin Cancer and Mental HealthWe have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what I was told by the Second Assistant Director... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come to when they need advice, when they need... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Abused My Skin But Will I Ever Understand Why?Comedian George Wallace has a hilarious bit in which he gives audiences a long list of things he just cannot understand. He covers everything from the inaccuracy of weather forecasters... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Gov. Baker Makes Half-Baked Statement About Dermatology ProceduresI don’t pay any attention to our governor’s skin, but a lot of people were, and they noticed some blemishes, blotches, and bandages on his face. It turns out that... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Performing a Public Service While Finding a Sub for TennisIn most of the tennis groups I’ve been in, you need to get your own sub if you’re not playing. By sub, I do not mean that the sandwich, which... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding Sunscreen Expiration DatesLike most things in life, a bottle of sunscreen is not going to last forever. And, in fact, sunscreen expires. So don't be so quick to use an old sunscreen... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Medically Cleared for ExerciseDuring my first appointment with my new dermatologist in February 2021, she decided to take a biopsy of my “ugly bump”. This was a surprise to me because I thought... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Basics Behind the Mask-and-Sunscreen ComboI'm afraid I have fallen into the face-mask trap more than a few times lately. There is just something about the security of wearing it while shopping and to work... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Basics of Skin CancerSome of us have had skin cancer for a long time. We may have lost count of the number of skin cancer procedures we’ve had to remove cancerous or precancerous... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Worrying At a Spot is Not HelpfulTo worry at something: to pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly “The dog was in the corner worrying at a bone.” (Merriam-Webster) Do you ever worry about a suspicious spot?... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Total Body Skin ExaminationsI remember the first few times that I went to the dermatologist for regular skin checks in the late 1980s. It was a memorable experience because of how brief it... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Frustrating Misconceptions About Skin CancerIf you hear it once it must be true right? I know I’ve fallen into the trap of quickly reading something online and immediately taking it as fact. However, there’s... By Devin Regan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Radiation Therapy vs. Your InsuranceWe know how expensive a trip to the doctor’s office can be. It's even more costly when you’re seeing a specialist, like your favorite dermatologist. But you generally know what... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
More Than a Mole: Changing the Narrative on Skin Checks“I don’t have any moles. I’m not worried.” “Yes, I check my moles, and they aren’t changing.” “When I was a teen, I had my only mole removed. I’m good.”... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does My Son Know About Skin Cancer?I was diagnosed with melanoma in 1988 well before my children were born. My son was born eight years later in 1996 and by that time I had developed a... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"You're So Tan" No Longer a Compliment“You’re so tan,” said a friend who hadn’t seen me for a while. “Thanks,” I answered, “but I’m not supposed to be this way.” Her words would have been a... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
1,000 Skin Cancer TreatmentsAs a radiation therapist, I have been a part of one thousand skin cancer treatments, but not one of them was mine. This prompts some people with skin cancer to... By Rachel Ward, RT(T)3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments