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posted 10/10/2008, comments (0)

That Tanning Bed Moment Can Turn Into "Eye-opening Burn"

I've written about tanning beds and their danger ad nauseum - seriously folks - if you don't get it by now - I'll say it again - regular tanning bed use = skin cancer danger. Period, finito!! That being said, people will still want that winter golden glow and not heed my dire warnings. Well, one woman got more than a tan glow in this... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Do moisturizers cause skin cancer?

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/06/2008, comment (1)

Are You Still Confused About Skin Cancer?

Whenever I write or talk about skin cancer, I always use the Australians as an example of a nation that had a high rate of skin cancer and through a series of very smart marketing and targeted messaging, managed to literally heal a nation. Their skin cancer rates plummeted over a several year period, and children as young as two... Read more Chevron

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patriciazon

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posted 10/02/2008, comment (1)

how or if I should use aldera

I am a female, 56yrs.old and work outside selling cars. I was diagnosed with pre-skin cancer and given a sample of Aldara {starter pkg single use} and told to use, no prescription necessary. I was then visited by a estitition who suggested her treatment.(chemical peel) and and wait to use the aldara during the winter. I did 3... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2008, comments (2)

A Tanning Bed in Sarah Palin's House?

Yes, I want to keep the political arena talking about political topics and issues - really important issues BUT please tell me that this story floating around out there involving Sarah Palin and her purchase of a used tanning bed (with her own money) for the Governor's mansion is false - a fable - an urban myth - please, please don't tell me it's... Read more Chevron

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