Tanning After Skin CancerTanning after skin cancer? Wait, hear me out. I grew up tanning as often as I could. It was just something we...reactionscomments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)This survey is now closed. Thank you to all our participants!We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand...reactionscomments
When Your Family Listens to You About Skin Health“Do as I say AND as I do.” This variation on a familiar quote is firmly in play when I speak to...reactionscomments
More Than Meets the EyeInspect, evaluate, determine: these are words that come to mind when self-checking for melanoma. Look for asymmetry, jagged borders, color changes, large...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!Many people find after a skin cancer diagnosis, they have an urge to change their lifestyle. The includes wearing more sunscreen, getting...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer, from a Dermatologist's Perspective (Introducing Dr. Emily Keller)I’m going to say this upfront – I love my dermatologist. I think having a good doctor-patient relationship is extremely beneficial in...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition like skin cancer can be mentally and emotionally...reactionscomments
UPF, The Next SPF?I am sorry to have to do this, but we have another acronym to deal with in the world of skincare and...reactionscomments
Wringing My Hands Over Confusing InstructionsOne of my tennis teams was called Mass Confusion because we were based in Massachusetts and we were confused (though we did...reactions1comment
Sunscreen for EveryoneI grew up in Southern California and attended an integrated high school in Los Angeles. Every day, thirteen buses filled with children...reactionscomments
Efudex vs. Cryosurgery: Timing is EverythingNumbers aren’t my thing. Some are more irritating than others. I lost count years ago as to the number of visits I...reactionscomments
Getting Through a Bad Week After Mohs SurgeryI have had so many Mohs surgeries that, while for the first couple I was nervous, I mostly view them as an...reactions3comments
Lifestyle Choices and Skin CancerI grew up lying in the sun, eating cupcakes, and breathing in cigarette smoke, not a great combination. These were poor choices...reactions1comment
Reflections on a Bad IdeaDid you ever do anything when you were younger that you now look back on and say to yourself, WHAT WAS I...reactionscomments
A Walk in the Park: My Stage 4 Melanoma JourneyOn Saturday, August 5th, my wife and I participated in our fifth annual Miles for Melanoma 5K held in Memphis, Tennessee. I...reactions2comments
When People Don't Seem to ListenI’m not going to name names, but not so long ago one of my family members came back from an outing with...reactionscomments
Smells Like Tanning Addiction to MeTan legs to your left. Golden brown arms to your right. Whether you’re standing in line at the grocery store or walking...reactionscomments
Do This, Not ThatWhen it comes to skin cancer, there are a few things you can do to make yourself less at risk. These are...reactionscomments
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden SpotsEven a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm...reactions3comments
Dermatologic Care for LGBTQ+ PatientsProviding adequate and sensitive care to diverse individuals is crucial in every medical specialty, including dermatology. LGBT patients may face certain dermatologic...reactionscomments
