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posted 11/15/2008, comments (0)

What New Tools Can Stop Skin Cancer?

If you look at current statistics, about 8400 people will die of melanoma skin cancer this year. Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer and can metastize quickly to other areas in the body. So any tools that help to detect this cancer quickly - by patients or by health professionals - can be a step forward in reducing the mortality from... Read more Chevron

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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 10/06/2008, comment (1)

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 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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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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Sue Chung

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posted 07/11/2008, comments (3)

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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