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posted 10/10/2008, comments (16)

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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posted 10/05/2008, comment (1)

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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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

Are You Winter-Sun Savvy?

We talk you to death - pun very much intended - when it comes to summertime and sun protection - but what about during the winter months? You cannot have a cavalier attitude, even though we do tend to cover up much more. Think about it, though. Your face, sometimes ears and hands are still exposed AND when you're sitting in... Read more Chevron

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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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