11 Signs It’s Time to Get Your Moles Checked Out by Your Dermatologist
Do you have moles? They are extremely common, so having them is not unusual. Although most moles are harmless, some may become cancerous. For this reason, it’s crucial to keep an eye out for any changes. If you notice a new mole or one that has started to change, you need to see your dermatologist…
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3 Warning Signs of Melanoma Dermatologists Wish You Knew and Didn’t Ignore
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. One in every five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. While melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, it’s the most dangerous. If caught and treated early, melanoma is almost always curable. Keep reading to learn more about melanoma and the…
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The Importance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S.? It’s estimated that nearly 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer daily. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to know more about skin cancer. Keep reading to learn more…
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8 Ways to Get Sun Protection – Besides Wearing Sunscreen
All Articles,In The Media,Skin Cancer
Dr. Ronald Moy was recently featured in Shape Magazines’ article, ‘8 Ways to Get Sun Protection – Besides Wearing Sunscreen’. Here is an excerpt from the article, “Sun protection starts with sunscreen (every. single. day). Then a big hat. Extra points for UPF clothing. But what else can you do to safeguard your skin? Apparently,…
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How to Relieve an Itchy Sunburn Fast, According to Dermatologists
All Articles,In The Media,Skin Cancer
Prevention – June 2019 Dr. Lisa Chipps provides her expert opinion in this recent article. Here’s an excerpt, “The only thing worse than an incredibly painful sunburn? An incredibly painful, itchy sunburn. You can get itchy for all sorts of reasons, but it’s often just your body’s way of telling you that your skin or…
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Bacteria: Not all bad
All Articles,Eczema,News,Skin Cancer
The word bacteria never conjures a warm fuzzy feeling. Indeed, bacteria is responsible for soured milk, strep throat and even deadly internal infections. But, when it comes to our skin, research has shown that bacteria plays an increasingly important role in protection. Normally, there are millions of micro-organisms growing on the skin, and just the…
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Your Skin Cancer IQ
Who doesn’t love our sun, surf and sand? Southern California wouldn’t be what it is without its perfect climate. But, too much sun exposure can increase our risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer is now the most common type of cancer, more common than all other cancers combined. At least 1 in 5 people will…
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Are Chemical Sunscreens Safe?
Don’t get me wrong. Many chemicals are harmful to both your skin and your overall health, but classifying all chemicals as “unsafe” isn’t scientific. Clearly water, chemically depicted as H2O, isn’t the all-evil of your skin regimen. And the same applies to most sunscreens. Just because “chemicals” may serve as their active ingredients doesn’t categorically…
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Mohs Surgery in Beverly Hills
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Whether you lay out at the beach or tan indoors, you are at risk. Sun exposure is the greatest risk factor for nonmelanoma skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and for the most dangerous form of skin cancer: malignant melanoma. According…
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Nicotinamide: The Vitamin that Prevents Skin Cancer
Sun protection is at the foundation of skin cancer prevention, but it’s often not enough. Studies have shown that most people, even those at highest risk for skin cancer don’t use sunscreens optimally. And skin cancer is still the most common form of cancer, more than all other types combined. We need better methods for…
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