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?...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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)...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
"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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer Recurrence – A Bigger Challenge Than Many RealizeAfter treatment, it can be worrisome that skin cancer may come back. That is called a recurrence. Skin cancer recurrence is very...reactions6comments
