Video: How Not to Speak to Your Children About Safe Skin Care PracticesThoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection:...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Self-ChecksWhen starting with a new dermatologist for your skin cancer, self-checks and self advocacy are important. ...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advice for Selecting a Dermatologist from a Psoriasis AdvocateEver 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
National Healthy Skin Month: Advice From A FriendIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr. Wiese Answers Questions About SunscreenHave 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jah's Kaposi Sarcoma JourneyWhat'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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Trip to the Dermatologist with SarahSarah 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for Skin Cancer Surgery: Tips & Tricks for the Big DayNo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exploring Basal Cell - What Does It Look Like?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr. Ben Wiese on Avoiding Skin CancerOne 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meet Dr. Ben Wiese, Primary Care Skin Cancer PhysicianMeet 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
SPF: Best Sunscreens to Wear Under MakeupDo 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making the Most Out of Your Dermatologist VisitYou 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dermatology Visit: An Inside LookWelcome 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Solar Eclipse Reminds Us About Sun SafetyThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
