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Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Frequently Asked Questions about Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery, also known as Mohs microphraphic surgery, is often used to treat both basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. According to the Department of Dermatology at the University of Maryland, it has a cure rate of between 95 and 99 percent. Before deciding if this type of treatment is best for you, it is important to discuss the... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2012, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Resolutions to Help Reduce Your Chances of Developing Skin Cancer

It's that time of year again. The time we review our life, look back at past mistakes and resolve to make positive changes in the next year. According to ProActiveChange.com, between 40 and 45 percent of all adult Americans make a New Year's resolution each year. Unfortunately, we often don't make it all the way through the year, only 46 percent... Read moreChevron
posted 01/02/2012, comments (0)|
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Can we Skip the Sunscreen in the Winter? A Dermatologist Answers Our Questions

Winter is officially here. The days are shorter. The sun’s rays are not as strong. So can we skip using our sunscreen? Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist in Maryland, answers our questions about protecting our skin and preventing skin cancer during the winter season.   To find out more about Dr. Green please visit his... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Tips for Self-Examination for Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and is also the easiest to cure - especially when found and treated early. Self-examination helps you be alert to any changes in your skin. If you are at risk for skin cancer performing a simple 10 minute self-examination once a month is usually enough, but you should talk with... Read moreChevron
posted 12/21/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Ten Things You May Not Know About Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, approximately 700,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with SCC each year and it is estimated that 2,500 people die each year from this type of cancer. Most of these types of cancers can be cured when identified and... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2011, comments (0)|

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