Read More Seven simple ways your phone can help you protect skin health and detect skin cancer early. If you’re like most people, you keep your cell phone nearby at all times. Your phone is so much more than just a device to connect with people – it’s an indispensable source of information and entertainment. You may not know, though, …
Read More Various devices claim to let you remove moles, skin tags and other lesions at home — here’s why you should think twice before tackling this procedure without a doctor. As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, it’s likely you’ve taken part in an “at-home” version of something. Home workouts, cooking meals you’d usually have in a restaurant …
With spring break around the corner and a year of being quarantined in our homes, the excitement of imminent warm weather is tangible. With the longer days and higher temperatures come more opportunities for us to get out in the sun and spend some much-needed time outdoors. For many of us, the season kicks off with a spring break trip …
Read More March is known for St. Paddy’s Day and (hopefully) the first glimpse of spring weather, but it’s also a time to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The Skin Cancer Foundation is grateful to have so many dedicated women as members, staff and supporters, who provide their time and talents to help the Foundation work toward …
Read More If you’re visually impaired, it may be difficult to distinguish most skin cancer warning signs. But there are ways to make sure you’re staying on top of your skin health and detecting potential skin cancers early. Skin cancer is the cancer you can see, meaning the most powerful tool to detect skin cancer is your own eyes — …
In this article, Dr. Ibrahim is interviewed by Dermatology Times to discuss some of the recent advances in the field of skin cancer. As a key opinion leader in the field, Dr. Ibrahim and the team at Rochester Dermatologic Surgery, are deeply involved in the development of the latest techniques in skin cancer treatment and management. This is what he …
Read More Retired NYPD detective Ron Licciardi thought he had seen it all. The 9/11 first-responder spent more than 20 years looking for clues and carefully examining evidence while solving all kinds of cases. But when it came to his own skin, he learned a hard lesson about how to identify skin cancer warning signs hiding in plain sight. In early …
Read More Couples-focused interventions to increase sun protection behaviors show promising results in a recent pilot study Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, a day to share with the one you love. And while couples mark the occasion in different ways (flowers and chocolate, Netflix and takeout) it’s also an opportunity to work together to ensure a healthy life. …
In this article, Dr. Ibrahim is interviewed by New You Magazine about the transformative results seen with Halo resurfacing of the skin. As a member of the Sciton lasers strategic advisory board, Dr. Ibrahim has a wealth of knowledge and experience in obtaining incredible results with the interaction of lasers and the skin. Conditions such as uneven color and texture, …
Read More Groundhog Day is one of my favorite holidays. I know. It’s weird. I get a lot of blank stares when I say that to people. I love the pageantry around it; waking up on February 2, finding out if Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck (a local favorite here in New York) saw their shadows. The collective groan …
