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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 01/07/2008, comments (2)

Basics of Cancer Treatment

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... Read more Chevron

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Elena

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posted 01/03/2008, comments (3)

Using Efudex

I have been prescribed Efudex for multiple actinic keritosis to be used twice daily for three weeks. However I was not given directions as to how to treat my skin otherwise. I.e. should I use moisturizer, make-up, etc and I have not found this info in other WEB sites about the treatment. Also I am scheduled for removal of a basal cell... Read more Chevron

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profloca

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posted 01/01/2008, comment (1)

Squamous cell in situ with excision and laser treatment

I have two skin cancers on my calves. One was a basal cell that had been there for 5 years and looked like a wart. The other was a squamous cell in situ. I have had both removed during a biopsy and then my Dr. followed up with a laser treatment. His margins were 4 mm. I am not sure whether I should have had to Mohs... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 12/17/2007, comment (1)

New Year's Resolutions for Healthier Skin

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... Read more Chevron

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Amanda Smith

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posted 12/17/2007, comment (1)

Treating Skin Cancer with Aloe Vera cream

One of the main causes of skin cancer is U-V radiation. Aloe vera has been found to be a very good and effective sunscreen and a very good moisturizer.

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