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Sue Chung

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posted 09/18/2007, comment (1)

The Pros and Cons of Accutane

I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried? The media likes to remind us constantly that a great many ingredients in various cosmetics will cause cancer or allergies or eczema. While we should take most of these warnings with a grain of salt (many of these studies are performed on... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/11/2007, comments (0)

Update Your Skin Care Regimen for Fall

I think my skin is really fried from being outdoors during the summer. Is there a quick way to get it looking fresh now that cooler weather is coming? No matter where you live, summer can cause your skin to go haywire. People spend more time outdoors and in the water, heightening the damage and irritation that UV exposure, chlorine, and... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/07/2007, comments (10)

Living with Skin Cancer for over 25 years

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share my story. I was first diagnosed with BCC(Basal Cell Carcinoma) at around ten years old. I have been through many treatments and Dermatologist(one good one, the rest bad). I am currently useing Carac Cream for Aktinik Karatosis on my face. I am starting to look bad, but it beats being cut on again. After... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/21/2007, comments (3)

Are You Addicted to Tanning?

I know I should stop tanning, but it really puts me in a good mood. I've read that it can be like addiction. Is there any truth to this? When you plan a trip to the tanning salon, do you feel guilty? Do you try to hide how often you go tanning from your friends and family? These questions may sound odd and more appropriate when aimed at... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/07/2007, comments (0)

Basal Cell Carcinoma is not and will never be Melanoma

Hi everyone. I'd like to tell you about various skin cancers and where they arise in the skin. Specifically, I want to clarify why one skin cancer cannot turn into another type of skin cancer. Because many people know that basal cell carcinoma is not as dangerous as melanoma, patients often ask if a basal cell carcinoma... Read more Chevron

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