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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist
posted 12/10/2007, comments (2)

Holiday Vacations Shouldn't be a Vacation from Skin Protection

The holidays are a time when people go on vacation to escape their usual routine and to get a change of scenery. For many, this includes a trip to the beach to escape the cold winter for a few days. Others may go somewhere colder to ski or take part in other winter sports. Either way - these types of vacations include a lot of outdoor activity,... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist
posted 12/03/2007, comments (6)

Amelanotic Melanoma and Subungual Melanoma

When we talk about melanoma, most people picture an irregular, dark, large mole that has changed over time, and indeed, these characteristics are often symptoms of melanoma. Today I want to talk about two variants of melanoma that are harder to diagnose than those mentioned above. A melanoma that does not have dark pigment is termed an... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

(Profile)
Dermatologist
posted 12/03/2007, comments (6)

Amelanotic Melanoma and Subungual Melanoma

When we talk about melanoma, most people picture an irregular, dark, large mole that has changed over time, and indeed, these characteristics are often symptoms of melanoma. Today I want to talk about two variants of melanoma that are harder to diagnose than those mentioned above. A melanoma that does not have dark pigment is termed an... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist
posted 10/29/2007, comments (2)

Signs of Internal Organ Cancer On Your Skin

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about growths on the skin that are not necessarily skin cancer, but are related to cancers on your internal organs.  Many diseases, such as high cholesterol or diabetes, can have manifestations on the skin. Sometimes, cancer of the internal organs can have skin manifestations as well. I want to briefly touch... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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Dermatologist
posted 10/05/2007, comments (0)

More Skin Cancer Awareness Means More Diagnoses

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about the rise in skin cancer diagnoses over the last few years. Many people wonder why the number of skin cancer diagnoses continues to rise despite the increase in our knowledge about proper sun protection. After all, we should be better at preventing skin cancer now than at any other time in the past - one... Read moreChevron
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Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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