#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
Two Identical Tubes of Cream, Two Completely Different UsesMy eyesight is so bad that when I misplace my glasses, I need another pair to find them. This can lead to...reactions9comments
Let's Talk about Ocular MelanomaGoing to the eye doctor is a mixed bag for me. I love getting better eyesight and new, fashionable frames. Eyeglasses have...reactions1comment
Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed HypeI can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m...reactions4comments
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs...reactions4comments
FDA Approves New Dermatology CameraThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new specialty dermatology camera, the Casio DZ-D100 Dermocamera and DZ-S50 Dermoscope. This...reactions2comments
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin CancerIt’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or...reactions7comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a MessLet’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some...reactions18comments
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
Protecting Your Whole Body from the SunDoes anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower...reactions2comments
An Open Letter to Our Skin Cancer Community: Why I Admire YouDear Friends, I admire you. I started working with our skin cancer community about five years ago and I have seen the...reactions7comments
A Thank-You to the Doctor Who Saved MeI turned around and my kids were grown. I looked over my shoulder and their toys were gone. I closed my eyes...reactions3comments
Skin Cancer Doesn’t Take a Day OffI see my dermatologist every six months, or more frequently as needed. One of those 6-month checkups seems to always fall right...reactions1comment
Your Kids and Sun Protection: Teach Them When They’re Young!I was cleaning out my magazine basket this past weekend and was flipping through, deciding which ones I should get rid of...reactions2comments
Advice for Skin Check NewbiesDermatologist visits have been a consistent part of my life since 2007. Thanks, melanoma. I know the drill and what to expect...reactions2comments
My Experiences with CryosurgeryI currently have three “dots” on my face from a recent cryosurgery treatment. They are not a big deal except for the...reactions2comments
How to Perform an At-Home Skin Cancer Self-ExaminationEarly detection is paramount when it comes to skin cancer. Yes, it is imperative to see your dermatologist, but there is a...reactions2comments
Skin Cancer Removal and Keloids: How Do They Relate?A scar from your skin cancer removal is not exactly what you look forward to, but it's not typically the scariest part...reactions3comments
How a Doctor's Friendly Demeanor Calmed me Before Fingernail BiopsyEditor's note: This story is one of a two part series A note that I just wrote to a dermatologist began, “Thanks...reactions2comments
Just Another ScarI have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly. Most remind me...reactionscomments
