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“I have holes in my hands!” I told my friend. Well, they weren’t actually holes that went all the way through. They were tiny openings created by treating my hands...

Efudex is one of the great mysteries of my life. I say that in all seriousness. The more I’ve used it, the more questions arise. One of the questions that...

I needed some good news today. It has been a rough few weeks - my mind races to health issues, to finances, to my family. My emotions get tangled with...

Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...

Let’s be honest, when it comes to medical stuff, I have no idea - I leave that up to the professionals. But when it comes to my own body, no...

I have always heard that our children learn more by watching us than they will ever learn by listening to us. Growing up, I heard adults mumble it to each...

Sometimes my dermatology problems are so complicated that it takes me a while to summarize them in an email in between appointments. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and the stipulation to...

What a crazy world we are living in at the moment. If you had asked me at the start of the year what the biggest hit to my mental health...

You made it home from the pharmacy with your tube of Efudex (Fluorouracil), and you have so many questions. It feels like you should already have this sorted out prior...

Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time to remember to care for the skin you're in! It's about showing your scars with pride AND preventing new skin cancers as best...

May marks both Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. It's time to get the word out about skin cancer prevention, recurrence, and advanced disease. We're sharing five ways to get...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

Becoming a stage IV melanoma survivor this past year has taught me a lot of things. Having about 6 months of survivorship under my belt, I still find myself stuck...

Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might respond to treatment are often unknown and depend...

Right now most people in the country are quarantined - at least to some level. While some states are allowing certain types of travel, others are more strict, especially those...

I am introverted. I don’t mind being alone and reading or listening to music. It refreshes and energizes me when I need to face the world around me. But really...

Do any of you have friends who seem to notice everything about you? “Is that a new shirt?” “Have you lost weight?” “Are those transition lenses?” These people are awesome...

The physician discussed the current landscape of melanoma research while focusing on trends in targeted therapies for late-stage melanoma. I was busy writing notes on a paper pad. My cell...

Mental health is, thankfully, becoming less of a stigma every day. The importance of recognizing the signs of depression has always been paramount, but not addressed as publicly as it...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...