Skin Care - All SharePosts Relating To "Skin Cancer"

EXPERT

healthgal

(Profile)

Amy Hendel is a popular and recognizable health/medical televisio

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 12/07/2008, comments (0)

AAD Position on Sun Exposure for Vitamin D Synthesis

You'd have to be living in a locked box to have not heard all the recent headlines proclaiming the serious need for adequate levels of vitamin D. Even Governor Palin was suspected of obtaining a used tanning machine in order to get a little sunlight exposure a couple to several times a week for bone density health. Our bodies produce... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

healthgal

(Profile)

Amy Hendel is a popular and recognizable health/medical televisio

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)

A Drug and a Light to Treat Skin Cancer

Swedish studies indicate that a drug that is activated by light exposure may be the answer for tens of thousands of skin cancer patients. The new drug, that Orebo University researchers have developed is based on the use of "photo-dynamic therapy," a somewhat established light therapy being used for a variety of skin... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

healthgal

(Profile)

Amy Hendel is a popular and recognizable health/medical televisio

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 10/14/2008, comments (0)

New Genes Linked to Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers. Two new genes have been found and if you are of European descent and have either of these genes, (that are not typically associated with fair skin or pigmentation of your skin) but they do put you at significantly higher risk for basal cell carcinoma. Most cases of... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

healthgal

(Profile)

Amy Hendel is a popular and recognizable health/medical televisio

Our Expert | Health Professional

RSS

posted 07/28/2008, comments (0)

When It Comes to "Care" - Doctors Are Choosing "Looks" Over "Medical"

According to a weekend NY Times article, when you call your local skin care doctor/specialist - if you're calling about a cosmetic procedure or treatment - that phone will be fielded by a lovely human voice who will handle your request quickly; call about a medical skin care problem for say eczema or psoriasis - and you'll more than likely be... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Dr. Hema Sundaram

(Profile)

Cosmetic Dermatologist

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 07/12/2008, comments (0)

New Study Shows Alarming Rise in Melanoma in Young Women

Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, has been in the news of late. As I discussed previously, Presidential candidate John McCain has faced media speculation regarding his health status because he has been diagnosed with two melanomas over the past fifteen years, in addition to other non-melanoma skin cancers. Now, a new... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message