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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

Skin Cancer Statistics: What You Need to Know

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about some simple statistics about skin cancer so you can see how it affects so many lives. This is especially important for younger people who seem to feel they are invincible and cannot imagine that their behavior (such as using a tanning bed) will affect their health and their lives years down the road.... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (0)

ANTI-OXIDANT HELPS REDUCE RISK OF MELANOMA

Here's an interesting approach to sun exposure and its dangers. Take a powerful anti-oxidant in anticipation of a day at the beach or a day of prolonged sun exposure to reduce oxidative damage to moles that might be highly receptive to cancerous changes. NAC (n-acetylcysteine) is a unique drug because it is inexpensive, has... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (0)

Actinic Keratoses

Hi everyone. 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... 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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