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Thoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection...

When starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important...

Ever wonder what people who live with other skin conditions keep in mind while trying to find a dermatologist? Alisha, an advocate for plaquepsoriasis.com, explains that one of her priorities...

It is common for people to find skin conditions like skin cancer hard to live with, both in terms of managing the condition and coping with the emotional impact. This...

Have questions about sunscreen? Dr. Ben Wiese, our primary care skin cancer physician, is here to answer them! If you have questions about sunscreen, you're not alone. In fact, Dr...

What's Kaposi sarcoma? KS, as it is commonly known, is a rare skin cancer that develops in the cells that line the lymph vessels and blood vessels. It usually causes...

Sarah takes a trip to see her dermatologist because she's found a suspicious spot on her face. It turns out to be actinic keratosis, and her dermatologist treats the areas...

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...

No matter how prepared we think we are for skin cancer surgery, there is always that one little thing that slips past us. If you have ever had surgery for...

Dr. Ben Wiese and his patient, Dawn, are willing to share their appointment together to talk through the causes of basal cell carcinoma and share what it looks like in...

One of the most common questions Dr. Ben Wiese gets is "How can I avoid getting skin cancer?" Check out his advice in the video below. Did you see Dr...

Meet our newest professional advocate for SkinCancer.net, Dr. Ben Wiese. Dr. Wiese is a dedicated primary care skin cancer physician based in Kelowna, Canada. Read his full bio here. Let's...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of SkinCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...

Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...

Do you wear sunscreen underneath your makeup? Most women don't. Some fear that a layer of sunscreen will cause their face to look and feel greasy throughout the day, while...

You go to the dentist once a year for a checkup, so why not the dermatologist? Since the condition of your skin can be in a constant state of change...

Welcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit.  My doctor agreed to let me film part of my appointment so you could see the depth at...

The Great American Solar Eclipse reminded those in the U.S. how damaging the sun can be, without protection – special “Eclipse glasses” with a welder’s rating of 14 were needed...