Skin Cancer - All People Who Are Interested In "Skin Health"

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Merely Me

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Freelance health writer who has had precancerous moles

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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

How a Visit to a Dermatologist Can Save your Life

I come from a generation where we never thought much about the risks of skin cancer from over exposure to the sun. I cringe now to think of the days I spent as a teen basting my body with baby oil and then laying out to fry in the sun like Kentucky fried chicken. This was a sure fire recipe for skin damage or worse. But back then... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)

Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions

Hi everyone. Today, I want to talk about some medical conditions and their treatments in relation to skin cancer. While most people accept that treatments and medications have side effects, nobody wants to hear that medications they must take for one condition may lead to cancer of another organ. Unfortunately, some diseases require very... Read more Chevron

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Medical correspondent

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)

Understanding metastasis

It's a word none of us want to hear. It's one thing to hear the diagnosis cancer, it's another to hear that the cancer has spread to other locations, or metastized. Clearly in order to treat and cure cancer, and especially in an effort to prevent metastasis of the cancer - experts need to understand what happens or what allows... Read more Chevron

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Sue Chung

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posted 07/11/2008, comments (5)

Sun Damage and Pore Size: The Other Reason to Wear Sunscreen

Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com.In my line of work as a health and beauty writer, I get asked for advice all the time from friends and even perfect strangers. This makes sense,... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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