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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Do moisturizers cause skin cancer?

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about a recently published article with unintended findings that suggests that commonly used moisturizers may contribute to skin cancer formation. Patients often inquire about the safety of products and while products are extensively tested by the FDA prior to approval, there are things that do go undetected. In... Read moreChevron
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posted 04/23/2008, comments (0)

Check Out Our New Q&A Tool!

I'm excited to report that Ask a Question, has launched this morning! Ask a Question is a separate area of this website where users can ask and answer fellow users' questions.   We've created this feature because we saw a need for something more specific than the Sharepost  "comment strings" that you  all have been using to... Read moreChevron
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Living With It
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posted 03/28/2008, comments (3)

my cancers

I have had 3 skin cancer surgeries......
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Living With It
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posted 01/01/2008, comment (1)

Squamous cell in situ with excision and laser treatment

I have two skin cancers on my calves.  One was a basal cell that had been there for 5 years and looked like a wart.  The other was a squamous cell in situ.  I have had both removed during a biopsy and then my Dr. followed up with a laser treatment.  His margins were 4 mm.  I am not sure whether I should have had to Mohs... Read moreChevron
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Amanda Smith

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posted 12/17/2007, comment (1)

Treating Skin Cancer with Aloe Vera cream

 One of the main causes of skin cancer is U-V radiation. Aloe vera has been found to be a very good and effective sunscreen and a very good moisturizer.
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