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 Biopsy...Editor'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 Scar...I have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly. Most remind me...reactionscomments
Can Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Chances of Getting Skin Cancer?...I read an article today about how drinking alcohol is the cause of several types of cancer. The article mentioned that alcohol...reactions4comments
Deb Wesloh...Deb Wesloh lives in Bulverde Texas. She is married and they have three boys. She retired as an Army Officer in 2005...
A Guide to Mohs Surgery...Chances are if you're living with skin cancer, you've heard of Mohs surgery. It is, after all, one of the most effective...reactions12comments
The Olympic Games: Skin Cancer Prevention Hits the Slopes...I can recall watching the winter Olympic games with my parents and my sister, and I was always amazed at the chapped...reactionscomments
Skin Cancer Stages...Cancer staging is a way of describing how extensive a cancer is. The stage is related to tumor size. It also relates...
Bruise, or Nail Melanoma?...You’ve probably heard of melanoma. But have you heard of subungual melanoma, otherwise known as nail melanoma? Nail melanoma is relatively rare...reactionscomments
Procedures and Tests...Your doctor spotted a suspicious lesion during a physical exam. The next step is testing to determine if it is cancer. Skin...
How Skin Cancer Affects Mental Health...Far too often I've heard people say, "if you’re going to get cancer, skin cancer is the kind to get." While it's...reactions2comments
Granuloma Annulare: A Look Back at My First Dermatologist Visit...I write a lot about my first visit to a dermatologist. In my mind, my first appointment with one was in 2007...reactions3comments
Dermatologists and Radiation Therapy...A dermatology office that is interested in owning and operating a superficial radiation therapy (SRT) machine must do more than just purchase...reactions1comment
Dr. Ben Wiese on Avoiding Skin Cancer...One of the most common questions Dr. Ben Wiese gets is "How can I avoid getting skin cancer?" Check out his advice...reactionscomments
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery: Tips & Tricks for the Big Day...No matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past...reactions1comment
Exploring Basal Cell - What Does It Look Like?...Dr. Ben Wiese and his patient, Dawn, are willing to share their appointment together to talk through the causes of basal cell...reactionscomments
A Trip to the Dermatologist with Sarah...Sarah takes a trip to see her dermatologist because she's found a suspicious spot on her face. It turns out to be...reactionscomments
How ABC's "The Bachelor" is Making a Joke of Skin Cancer Prevention...Let’s talk about The Bachelor, but not for the reasons most people want to chat about it. If you are a fan...reactions9comments
Do I Need Another Medical Opinion About My Skin?...I moved to Long Island just over a year ago from Buffalo, New York, to pursue some professional dreams and to be...reactions9comments
Skin Cancer: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You...I’ve had skin cancer for a lot of years. My first diagnosis was in 1995. When I received that diagnosis, I naively...reactions4comments
