Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about the recently publicized announcement by the FDA regarding sunscreen labels. Currently, we all talk about "SPF" levels, because that is the rubric provided by sunscreen companies that indicates how much protection sunscreen provides. "SPF" stands for "sun protection... Read more
As most of us know, the medicinal use of marijuana is very controversial from a political and moral perspective. This is because marijuana is a drug that has both physiological and psychological effects that have convinced lawmakers that it should be illegal to possess. Today, I'd like to talk about marijuana and its potential,... Read more
Hi everyone. Today, we are going to deviate a bit from our usual discussion regarding skin cancer and talk about some new and exciting research regarding rosacea. Rosacea is a very common skin condition, usually affecting people with fair skin. The hallmark of rosacea is the "rosey cheek" appearance wherein people look as if they have... Read more
Hi everyone. I'd like to tell you about various skin cancers and where they arise in the skin. Specifically, I want to clarify why one skin cancer cannot turn into another type of skin cancer. Because many people know that basal cell carcinoma is not as dangerous as melanoma, patients often ask if a basal cell carcinoma... Read more
Reader's Question: My mother and father had skin cancer. Does this mean I will inherit skin cancer from my parents? Dr. Berman's Response: This is a common question we hear as skin cancer is so common and many people become aware of their risk as they see their parents treated for various skin cancers. While this question seems... Read more
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