Skin Biopsies: What to Expect
During office visits at dermatology offices, providers often recommend performing a skin biopsy. Oftentimes when referring to the term biopsy, it may be a stressful thing to hear because biopsies are usually associated with cancer. However, biopsies are not always done just to diagnose cancer, but can also help diagnose different skin diseases such as dermatitis, hypersensitivity reactions,...
Understanding Skin Cancer
Understanding Skin Cancer: Facts, Prevention, and Early Detection
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with millions of cases diagnosed each year. However, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn more about this disease, its risk factors, and how you can protect yourself!
There are three...
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an annual time of year aimed at raising awareness about skin cancer and educating individuals to take steps to protect their skin. Since skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is of the utmost importance that individuals are aware of ways to detect and prevent skin cancers.
Skin cancer is caused by damage to the skin cells,...
What to expect at an annual full body skin exam
If you have read any of our past blog posts, you know that at Beacon Skin & Surgeries we are passionate about preventing skin cancer. Sun protection is just one piece of the equation to skin cancer prevention. Many of us can relate to being irresponsible when it comes to applying sunscreen at one point or another in our lives. So besides preventing new sun damage with SPF, what else can...
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed every year. Although skin cancer is very prevalent, it is also easily preventable and curable if detected early! If you know our staff at Beacon Skin and Surgeries, you know how passionate we are about skin cancer awareness. Our dermatology providers...