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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (2)

Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/19/2008, comments (3)

Skin Cancer: It's All About Detection

An ongoing research project that has just been awarded a substantial grant is working on a device that uses light to detect skin cancers. Why is this a big deal? Because this technology can help patients avoid invasive biopsies. The technology is now in a Phase II clinical trial and the technology is really amazing. The... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comment (1)

Moisturizer and Skin Cancer

We are told by dermatologists and experts, that avoiding the sun and keeping skin well-hydrated are two keys to fighting anti-aging. And here's a tip - when you do moisturize, it is best to apply the cream, lotion or oil to slightly moist skin. Unfortunately, new research shows that the very moisturizers we are applying daily just... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2008, comment (1)

Indoor Tanning is Out

The Indoor Tanning Association is mounting a print and TV campaign in 7 major cities claiming that there is no "conclusive evidence" that links tanning to melanomas. The Association represents indoor tanning salons and the maker of tanning beds and they are citing studies that show that sun exposure actually elevates levels of vitamin D... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/05/2008, comments (2)

Undo Sun Damage with a New "Burn"

Sit in the sun from childhood through adulthood and then some, for enough hours and you will likely accumulate an awful lot of visible and invisible sun damage. One particular skin issue that may arise are red or brown crusty,flaky areas or yellowed spots, usually found on the face and scalp called actinic keratoses. They are... Read more Chevron

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