Measuring UVA and UVB separately...I'm looking for a way to measure UVA and UVB light and get separate numbers for each. Even if the measurement mechanism is cumbersome, it would be fine. I want...reactionsreplies
Standing up by Walking Away From Tanning Salons--Making Skin Cancer Awareness a Real Priority...May is a pretty important month for me. Most people who know I am an elementary teacher would say it’s because our standardized tests are taking place. Others might say...reactions1comment
Words from Dr. Wiese: What Is a Dermascope?...Dr. Ben Wiese explains how dermatologists and skin cancer physicians use dermascopes, or dermatoscopes, in their examinations of their patients. A dermascope is a handheld instrument that is often used...reactionscomments
Flour/Calsip on arms...Has anyone used this on both forearms at once? Insights? Thx!...reactions1replySide EffectsTips & Advice
5 Things You NEED to Know about SRT...As a radiation therapist, I hear many misconceptions about what superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is and what it can do. Absolutely not. You are not radioactive from receiving radiation therapy...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
The Positive Impacts Melanoma Has Had On My Life...Skin cancer, or any cancer for that matter, can be a terrifying diagnosis. For me personally, my melanoma diagnosis has been terrifying at times. However, it's also had some extremely...reactionscomments
To Filter or Not to Filter...In the age of technology, filtered photos on social media are a way of life for some. But what about the regular people who just want to show their faces...reactionscomments
Medical tattooing...Two years ago I had a 28mm piece of skin removed (infiltrative BCC) from the tip of my nose. At the time, no plastic surgeon was available and the dermatologist...reactions3repliesSurgeryTopical MedicationTreatment
Do Higher SPF Products Offer More Protection?...It's true that most people think that higher SPF sunscreens offer more sun protection, but this assumption isn't entirely true! The answer to the question, “Does a sunscreen with high...reactionscomments
Fluorouracil Skin Treatment - Before, During, and After...This video is filled with some light-hearted humor to kind of take away the scariness of what happens when you use Fluorouracil. This video takes you along on my journey...reactions17comments
Basal, Squamous, Melanoma, but Sebaceous?...After having more than 15 skin cancers removed, including basal cell and squamous cell (which required Mohs surgery), I was diagnosed with sebaceous carcinoma in situ. What???? Well, if you...reactions3comments
Enter to Win: Awareness Month 2021 Tote Bag Giveaway- Now Closed!...This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we are sending a tote bag to 2 lucky winners! Promote awareness while carrying all your sun-safe essentials! Looking to enter our 2021 Skin Cancer...reactionscomments
Actinic cheleitis —post-efudex care of lips...I have used efudex for 4 weeks to treat actinic keratosis on both lips (aka cheleitis). The healing process with aquafor and other ointments is underway, but slow. It has...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTopical Medication
Favorite Sun Protection Essentials: Skin Cancer Awareness Month...Sun safety is so important whether it's sunscreen, UPF clothing, sunglasses, etc., and there are tons to choose from! For ONE bonus entry for our Tote Bag Giveaway, tell us...reactions16repliesAwareness
May Is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month...May 2021 marks Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. This year, we are all about making your voice heard. While sharing your story can be an empowering way to spread...reactionscomments
I Got It Where? Unusual Places for Skin Cancer...Most of us realize that skin cancer appears on places where UV rays caused damage. Many get skin cancer on their face, neck, ears, legs, and hands. And while you...reactions5comments
Squamous cell carcinoma on lip...Hi all. I have recently recieved my biospy results in a lesión on my bottom lip. Squamous cell carcinoma... I've had it a year, but after 7 visits to doctors...reactions4replies
Efudex on lower lip...I have AC on my lower lip and was given Efudex to start using. Truthfully, I am scared to death to start using it but I will. I was going...reactions3replies
No, You Don’t Need a Tan to Look Good...“You need a tan,” were words spoken to my three-month-old granddaughter by her dad. I gave him a look that kills, and he responded that he was just kidding. He...reactionscomments
