Efudex Symptoms and What Helps Me...Greetings! This is my second round of treatments for solar keratosis. The first was in 2014 where I did my face, neck...reactions3comments
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 Schools...On 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
Sun Protection Tips...Skin cancer is common but often preventable. By protecting yourself from the sun, you can reduce your risk of skin cancer considerably...
What Are Common Risk Factors For Skin Cancer?...A risk factor is something that affects the likelihood of developing a disease. Some risk factors are things that you cannot change...
Solar Keratoses...Five weeks ago commenced treatment for above sun skin damage where I was treated by a dermatologist with a painful acid-like liquid...reactions1comment
How I Found Out I Was Pale...You know how you can remember the weirdest and most obscure moments from your life but don’t realize you are talking to...reactions3comments
Laurie’s Journey...I found out a week ago I had squamous cell cancer and today was my surgery. I really only thought I would...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 News...If 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 Room...I had to laugh at the voicemail I got before my first virtual dermatology appointment: “Hello, we are contacting you about your...reactionscomments
The Day I Changed Forever...Hello-- my name is Jacqueline. I had a mole on my front leg 🦵 for years, then one day, it changed color...reactions2comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The 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 Devices...At-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 Virtual...Telehealth 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 Cancer...I grew up lying in the sun, eating cupcakes, and breathing in cigarette smoke, not a great combination. These were poor choices...reactions1comment
Laughing at Cancer...In 2014 I had melanoma removed from my chest. The next year I underwent a lateral neck dissection, scapula tip harvest and...reactions4comments
Nodular Melanoma Warning...It is very important that you read and understand this. Beware of nodular melanoma. Once again, beware of nodular melanoma. Of course...reactionscomments
