What Skin Cancer Has Given Me...This year marks the 26th year that I have had skin cancer. When I was a kid, I spent a lot of...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocates: Complementary Treatments, Alternative Therapies and Side Effects...We asked our SkinCancer.net advocates and Facebook community if they've used any complementary treatments or alternative therapies to help relieve side effects...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell...When I was young sadly enough many people didn't use sun tan lotion to protect their skin from the rays of the...reactionscomments
Efudex: Sleep, Wherefore Art Thou?...Sleep is a beautiful thing when you can get it. The coveted forty winks can be hard to come by even in...reactionscomments
Dealing with Skin Cancer Scars...We asked our contributors for tips and suggestions on how they deal with their scars after various skin cancer treatments and surgeries...reactions5comments
Stages of Basal Cell Carcinoma...Cancer staging is a way of describing how extensive a cancer is. It is rarely necessary to stage basal cell carcinoma (BCC)...
What Does Merkel Cell Carcinoma Look Like?...Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) develops when Merkel cells in the skin begin to grow out of control. Merkel cells are the cells...
Physical Examination...“You cannot diagnose what you cannot see.” This quote, from a training course for dermatologists, summarizes a total body skin exam. A...
Sunburn: A First You Want to Avoid...We have so many firsts in our lives - first words, first day of school, first date, first car. Every one of...reactionscomments
UPF Clothing – Things To Consider...UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It represents the amount of protection a fabric provides from harmful UV rays. It’s effectively the...reactionscomments
Pain in the Toe: How It Came About...On the way home from my last trip to the Mohs surgery center, I said this little ditty to my boyfriend as...reactions1comment
American Cancer Society Releases 2021 Report on Cancer...The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released its 2021 report on cancer, called Cancer Facts and Figures 2021. The data in this...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: How Did You Feel the Day of Your First Diagnosis?...Being diagnosed with skin cancer doesn't only affect you physically, but also emotionally. It's the aspect of dealing with a diagnosis that...reactionscomments
Third time’s a charm? Not!...My first melanoma diagnosis was in 1993 at the age of 36. It was a small dark mole on my ankle. Showed...reactions4comments
Keeping a Skin Cancer Body Map...Visiting a dermatologist regularly to receive a full body exam is a common skin cancer prevention tip. However, often visits are yearly...reactions2comments
Skin biopsies tomorrow......Two weeks ago I did a trip to the dermatologist (after not going for many years) and got a full skin check...reactions3comments
What is Psychodermatology?...Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Tips for Sending Photos to Your Doctor...Sometimes the easiest way to communicate with the dermatologist is to email them. And this may involve sending pictures of suspicious spots...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Advice for Seeing the Dermatologist During COVID-19...COVID-19 has certainly changed our lives in many ways. One change is the way we see and interact with healthcare professionals. For...reactionscomments
If I Do Self-Skin Checks, Do I Still Need to See a Dermatologist?...Hopefully, you are in the habit of checking your skin regularly for any areas that may be suspicious or worrisome. New moles...reactionscomments
