Skin cancer can affect people of all ages, including children. Although melanoma and other forms of skin cancer are rare in children, parents should still be aware of the signs that could indicate problems. Fortunately, most forms of skin cancer are highly treatable if they are caught early. Skin cancer often appears as a suspicious-looking … Continue reading Inspect your Child’s Skin For These Types of Dangerous Moles
View MoreLupus is an autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body. Systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, is one type of lupus, which can affect the patient’s joints, lungs and skin. When lupus impacts the skin, it is referred to as cutaneous lupus. Often, people who suffer from cutaneous lupus show signs of this disease … Continue reading Autoimmune Diseases like Lupus
View MoreTelevision public service announcements stress the importance of buckling up and avoiding distracted driving when getting behind the wheel. Most Calabasas drivers are unaware, however, that they also need to protect their skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays even though they are inside a vehicle. Skin Cancer Facts: Approximately 20 percent of Americans will develop … Continue reading Summer Sun Safety Tips
View MoreMohs micrographic surgery, sometimes referred to simply as Mohs surgery, is a specialized skin cancer treatment. The procedure involves removing thin layers of skin one at a time and examining them during the procedure until they no longer contain cancerous cells. What Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery? Mohs skin cancer surgery is performed on an outpatient … Continue reading Mohs surgery
View MoreMohs surgery is the front-line skin cancer treatment for high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. The procedure is highly effective and offers the lowest recurrence rate, the highest cure rate, and the best cosmetic results of any skin cancer treatment. The procedure is performed in-office and normally takes several hours to complete, depending on the scope of … Continue reading Who Should Have Mohs Surgery?
View MoreActinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin lesion noticeable by its scaly patchy appearance. This lesion in particular is caused by sun damage, primarily from harmful UV rays. Actinic Keratosis typically appears on sun exposed areas of the body like the face, hands, and arms. This lesion can recur even after it has disappeared. At times, this … Continue reading Skin Cancer vs. Precancerous Skin Lesions: What is Actinic Keratosis?
View MoreApproximately 30,000 transplants are performed each year in the United States. These lifesaving procedures often give new hope to patients living with organ failure. Patients undergoing a transplant have to take powerful antirejection medications for the rest of their lives that suppress the immune system. Unfortunately, the drugs that allow transplant recipients to live with … Continue reading Coping with an Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Following a Transplant
View MoreA person’s skin type has a significant impact on their risk of developing skin cancer. Individuals with fair skin have the highest risk while those with darker skin have a lower risk of skin cancer. This is due to the fact that the melanin that gives the skin its color also serves as a natural … Continue reading How Skin Type Affects Skin Cancer Risk
View MoreBasal cell carcinoma is the most contracted type of cancer which originates in the basal cells within the skin. The basal cells produce new skin as the old cells die off. Though basal cell carcinoma or BCC is typically not as dangerous as melanoma, it should be taken seriously. The longer the signs of basal … Continue reading Warnings of Basal Cell Carcinoma
View MoreIt’s common knowledge that the darker one’s skin, the less chance one has for skin cancer. But, prevalence is not the whole story. While it is indeed true that those with more melanin have greater protection from the sun’s rays, melanoma is actually more fatal for people of color. Specifically, it affects African-Americans with a … Continue reading Dangers of Skin Cancer in Skin of Color
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