Skin Cancer Expert Kevin Berman, MD, PhD shares Skin Cancer management news and commentary at SkinCancerConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/43723/moisturizers-skin Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:17:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about a recently published article with unintended findings that suggests that commonly used moisturizers may contribute to skin cancer formation. Patients often inquire about the safety of products and while products are extensively tested by the FDA prior to approval, there are things that do go undetected. In this recently published study (in the respected Journal of Investigative Dermatology), researchers... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/43723/moisturizers-skin http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/38414/cancer-statistics Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:49:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about some simple statistics about skin cancer so you can see how it affects so many lives. This is especially important for younger people who seem to feel they are invincible and cannot imagine that their behavior (such as using a tanning bed) will affect their health and their lives years down the road. Although skin cancer may not be completely preventable, we can certainly decrease the number of cases for... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/38414/cancer-statistics http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/40074/cancer-prevention Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:12:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD I want to talk about how several commonly used medicines may reduce the incidence of cancer, with specific focus on skin cancer. Many times, we hear news stories how certain foods we eat or medicines we take may cause cancer, there are several medicines that actually may help prevent skin cancer. So you may be able to lower your cholesterol and prevent a heart attack with certain pills with the unexpected benefit of also decreasing any risk of... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/40074/cancer-prevention http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/24683/actinic-keratoses Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:44:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Today I want to talk about some topical medications that can be used at home to treat actinic keratoses, which are precancerous growths that appear usually in sun exposed areas. Actinic keratoses are precursors of squamous cell carcinoma, with approximately 5% of these lesions developing into squamous cell carcinoma.  They appear usually as rough, dry, slightly reddened patches of skin that seem to not go away or heal completely.  In... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/24683/actinic-keratoses http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/36088/breakthroughs Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:18:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD So many people come into my office saying that they want get look tan without getting wrinkles or, worse, skin cancer. They're hoping to hear that it is safe for the skin to maintain a tan. Unfortunately, I can't tell them what they want to hear. When the risks of sun exposure are explained, there is usually some disappointment but many people return back to their usual habits of using tanning beds or getting too much natural sun. So how does... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/36088/breakthroughs http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/30493/mccain-history Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:06:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD According to Reuters, Senator John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, had a spot removed from his face on Monday during a routine checkup by a doctor in Phoenix. The Republican presidential candidate has already had four malignant melanomas -- a potentially lethal type of skin cancer -- surgically removed since 1993.   With election season heating up and election politics coming into full swing, skin cancer and... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/30493/mccain-history http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/2460/power-sunscreen Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:16:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Can you believe the summer is finally here? I can't think of a more perfect time to talk with you about protecting yourself and your family with sunscreens!   Sunscreens contain either chemical blockers or physical blockers to protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is wise to use sunscreen on a daily basis as we are exposed to cancer causing sunlight every day. Fortunately, many facial moisturizers and... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/2460/power-sunscreen http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/22752/precancer-cancer Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:40:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Hi everyone! Today I want to talk about monitoring precancerous lesions for signs that they may be evolving into cancer.  Dermatologists often treat precancerous lesions in the office and a valid question that arises from the patient is how are they to know that the treatment worked and that the precancerous growth no longer poses a threat to become cancer. At times, this is not easy so I hope that I can give some advice to help you between... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/22752/precancer-cancer http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/18797/basics-cancer Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:55:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD Hi everyone. Today I want to talk in broad terms about the way in which skin cancer and other cancers are treated. Cancers are made up of abnormal cells that grow rapidly and continue to grow indefinitely, whereas normal cells stop proliferating at a certain point. The main point of treating cancer is to rid the body of these abnormal cells. The most common ways of treating cancer is with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. It makes sense... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/18797/basics-cancer http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/17951/years-skin Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:45:00 -0000 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD As 2008 quickly approaches, you are probably thinking of possible resolutions for the New Year. Along with the usual resolutions of a losing weight and exercising, try adding several that pertain to good skin care. I assure you - these are much easier to stick to than cutting out sweets. It easy to start some new rituals for your skin in 2008 that will help reduce your chances of being diagnosed with skin cancer. An added benefit of my... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/17951/years-skin