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My urge to pick at my skin while living with skin cancer is so strong – and often irresistible – that I thought I might have a disorder. For example...

I remember exactly when it happened. I was driving to school, and I caught a glimpse of my hand wrapped around the steering wheel. I’m still not sure what made...

"But, I only tan once in a while." "I haven't burned in years." "It really is not a bad burn." "I need to burn to get a base tan to...

Atypical nevi, also called atypical moles or dysplastic nevi, have been associated with an increased risk of developing melanoma. However, the possibility of an atypical mole transforming into skin cancer...

Melanins are a diverse group of pigments that give rise to color in our skin, hair, and eyes. While melanins serve multiple functions in our bodies, arguably the most important...

A few weeks ago, someone asked if I am afraid of a recurrence of skin cancer, and I immediately said, "No." I thought some more about it, and no, I...

Here in the UK we’re in the midst of our hottest summer in decades. There are sun-bleached patches of grass in my backyard, iced coffee has become a necessity, and...

My first Mohs surgery on a squamous cell cancer near my tear duct went smoothly. But while the procedure itself was OK for the second two squamous cells, the healing...

You make reservations. Tickets are purchased. You and your friends start to research restaurant reviews. You make lists of all the things that need to be packed or grabbed on...

Recently, I went to a local salon to get a manicure. Yes, I said a manicure. I got a manicure because of the professional requirements to have "nice" hands for...

I may be in the minority with my approach to skin cancer treatment, but I have decided against Efudex, and I have my plastic surgeon to thank. He treated my...

I’m not a big fan of going to the doctor. Sometimes, though, I don’t have a choice. When I have a suspicious area on my skin, I make sure I...

His name was Wally. He was a small mole on my left forearm, two inches above my wrist. My husband Gareth had given him a name. “When are you going...

It began with twitching in my hands, then in my calves. Then, I felt the same sensation in my eyelids. At times, it bothered me so much that I could...

Atopic Dermatitis—also called atopic eczema—is a chronic, more severe form of eczema, which is a common skin condition. Both are characterized by recognizable patches of scaly dry skin, redness, itching...

A Facebook post I made around two and a half years ago about one of my skin cancer surgeries and recovery is making the rounds again. In that post, I...

I picked my Mohs surgeon, but I didn’t pick the nurse who helped me get through the procedure. Think about it. If you’re like me, you think a lot about your...

You're so vain You probably think this song is about you You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you Don't you? Don't you? -Carly Simon I...

One by one I noticed it. My wife’s family and their friends are farmers from Mississippi. I began to notice it every time I went down for a visit. It...

Years ago, I had just started dating someone when he asked if I would like to attend a semi-formal work event with him that was taking place a couple of...