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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 09/25/2007, comments (0)

What is Ocular Melanoma?

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about ocular melanoma, a type of melanoma that develops in the eye. While melanoma is usually associated with skin cancer, it can arise in the eye and spread to other parts of the body. Ultimatelym it can lead to death without there ever being a strange mole on the skin. Although dermatologists do not examine... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2007, comments (0)

What is Ocular Melanoma?

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about ocular melanoma, a type of melanoma that develops in the eye. While melanoma is usually associated with skin cancer, it can arise in the eye and spread to other parts of the body. Ultimatelym it can lead to death without there ever being a strange mole on the skin. Although dermatologists do not examine... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/09/2007, comments (0)

Study says cathelicidin and SCTE are potential causes of Rosacea

Hi everyone. Today, we are going to deviate a bit from our usual discussion regarding skin cancer and talk about some new and exciting research regarding rosacea. Rosacea is a very common skin condition, usually affecting people with fair skin. The hallmark of rosacea is the "rosey cheek" appearance wherein people look as if they have... 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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posted 07/24/2007, comment (1)

Can I Inherit Skin Cancer, If My Parents Had It?

Reader's Question: My mother and father had skin cancer. Does this mean I will inherit skin cancer from my parents? Dr. Berman's Response: This is a common question we hear as skin cancer is so common and many people become aware of their risk as they see their parents treated for various skin cancers. While this question seems... Read more Chevron

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