FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
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
Taking Charge of Your DiagnosisAfter my diagnosis and surgery, I got a lot of questions. Most, if not, all went like this: “What happened to your...reactionscomments
Shock After DiagnosisA diagnosis of skin cancer brings up many emotions, including feelings of shock, surprise, fear, and worry. Over 900 survey respondents to...reactions1comment
Healing After Mohs Surgery Can Be a Real Pain“Dammit,” I said to no one in particular. Actually, I was talking to myself in the mirror. The bandage that I had...reactions6comments
Sunscreen in SchoolsOn April 18, 2017, the NBC Nightly News ran a story regarding the use of sunscreen by students in schools. News reporter...reactionscomments
What is Your Skin Care Regimen?It was February 26, 2020. I sat in a raised director’s chair at the ancient Statler Hotel in Buffalo, New York. I...reactionscomments
How I Found Out I Was PaleYou know how you can remember the weirdest and most obscure moments from your life but don’t realize you are talking to...reactions3comments
Sunscreen: Mineral Vs. Chemical - Which is Better?We can all pretty much agree that sunscreen is important - especially to those of us who have had skin cancer. The sun's...reactionscomments
It's Not Always Bad NewsIf you’re like me, having skin cancer can cause anxiety. I tend to eye every new spot or bump with suspicion. Is...reactions2comments
An Interesting Dermatology Visit in My Dining RoomI had to laugh at the voicemail I got before my first virtual dermatology appointment: “Hello, we are contacting you about your...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
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
Nodular Melanoma WarningIt is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Excisions: Not Your Average AppointmentIf you have ever had an out-patient procedure scheduled, you know there is a fair amount of preparation involved. You likely completed...reactions12comments
The Glorious (Pale) Days of SummerIt’s officially summer, and I’m not tan. Nor will I be tan by the middle of summer, nor at the end of...reactions1comment
