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Merely Me

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Freelance health writer who has had precancerous moles

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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

How a Visit to a Dermatologist Can Save your Life

I come from a generation where we never thought much about the risks of skin cancer from over exposure to the sun. I cringe now to think of the days I spent as a teen basting my body with baby oil and then laying out to fry in the sun like Kentucky fried chicken. This was a sure fire recipe for skin damage or worse. But back then... Read more Chevron

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tracy fisher

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posted 07/28/2009, comments (2)

another op number 5 reconstruction

Hi Well another go i have just had on my nose, i cant believe it has been two years now since i was first treated. i have just had skin taken from my upper cheek right by my eye and a flap twisted down, so far it looks good but i wont believe it has taken until all healed. if it does and i so hope it does i have a nose again! i never... Read more Chevron

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vince

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posted 06/17/2009, comment (1)

oxsoralen ultra questions

I am currently being treated w/PUVA and I am taking 30 mg's of the above drug 30 min to 2 hours before the PUVA treatments. I am trying to find out more about the effects after the treatments. How long (after) do I have to wear sun glasses and cover my skin? I seem to be very tired after the treatments....all day sleeping and... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist

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posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)

Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions

Hi everyone. Today, I want to talk about some medical conditions and their treatments in relation to skin cancer. While most people accept that treatments and medications have side effects, nobody wants to hear that medications they must take for one condition may lead to cancer of another organ. Unfortunately, some diseases require very... Read more Chevron

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Drake308

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48 year old "Florida Boy" born, raised & still livin in paradise

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posted 06/01/2009, comment (1)

I empathize...

Hello there, I'm a guy and not overly concerned with my third skin cancer. I just lost a loved one to lung cancer and I'm counting my blessings. That doesn't mean that I haven't had some anxiety and concerns. It's not pleasant have various parts of your body cut on and like I said I'm a guy. I'm not so concerned about my... Read more Chevron

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