Sunscreen for Everyone...I grew up in Southern California and attended an integrated high school in Los Angeles. Every day, thirteen buses filled with children...reactionscomments
Efudex vs. Cryosurgery: Timing is Everything...Numbers aren’t my thing. Some are more irritating than others. I lost count years ago as to the number of visits I...reactionscomments
Basal Cell on Scalp and Forehead...I went to dermatologist for a sore that didn't heal on my forehead. Biopsy came back basal cell. He did a complete...reactions2repliesSurgery
Getting Through a Bad Week After Mohs Surgery...I have had so many Mohs surgeries that, while for the first couple I was nervous, I mostly view them as an...reactions3comments
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
Reflections on a Bad Idea...Did you ever do anything when you were younger that you now look back on and say to yourself, WHAT WAS I...reactionscomments
A Walk in the Park: My Stage 4 Melanoma Journey...On Saturday, August 5th, my wife and I participated in our fifth annual Miles for Melanoma 5K held in Memphis, Tennessee. I...reactions2comments
When People Don't Seem to Listen...I’m not going to name names, but not so long ago one of my family members came back from an outing with...reactionscomments
Smells Like Tanning Addiction to Me...Tan legs to your left. Golden brown arms to your right. Whether you’re standing in line at the grocery store or walking...reactionscomments
Mole punch biopsy pigmentation in lower layers of the skin?...I have a punch biopsy coming up. I had a benign precancerous melanoma tumor in the intradermal layer, removed from my ear...reactions4replies
Do This, Not That...When it comes to skin cancer, there are a few things you can do to make yourself less at risk. These are...reactionscomments
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment...A place to discuss squamous cell carcinoma treatment, including but not limited to surgery....reactions6repliesTreatment
Skin Check Checklist: The Hidden Spots...Even a good dermatologist or PA might forget some key spots! You can always be an advocate for yourself at the derm...reactions3comments
Dermatologic Care for LGBTQ+ Patients...Providing adequate and sensitive care to diverse individuals is crucial in every medical specialty, including dermatology. LGBT patients may face certain dermatologic...reactionscomments
When the Bathroom is an Unsafe Place for Your Skin...We all talk about the dangers posed by the sun, but a dangerous place away from the sun, that is not usually...reactionscomments
Sunburn and Sunscreen Myths....Don't Fall For Them!...I had someone ask me a great question the other day. She mentioned that she had just gotten a spray tan to...reactions2comments
What should someone look for in a doc?...What should someone look for in a good dermatologist, oncologist or other healthcare team member? Any tips for screening out the bad...reactions1reply
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain...reactionscomments
Sports and SPF Clothing: Too Darn Hot...On a hot sunny day, getting dressed for tennis is like getting dressed for a snowstorm: I cover almost every area except...reactions2comments
Sunscreen Ingredients, Are They Safe?...Is sunscreen safe? That’s a great question. A recent article on this site updated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for over...reactions5comments
