Read More We all know that nature nurtures us. Scientific studies confirm there are benefits when you step onto a forest trail, hear a breeze rustle the leaves, touch the roughness of bark and smell the scent of pine needles and wildflowers. So what’s stopping you? Just don’t forget the sun protection! If a friend asked what helped you most …
Read More By Jen Singer Skin cancers don’t all look alike. You can study the warning signs for the three most common types, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, on The Skin Cancer Foundation website. But occasionally a skin cancer develops that may seem like it’s something else that’s not a big deal. Early detection of skin cancer …
Read More Millions of Americans are affected by skin cancer, but millions more are battling skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and melasma. Although bothersome, these conditions are usually harmless and manageable through ongoing treatment. Do these skin problems make it harder to spot a potential skin cancer? Can a dermatologist treat a patient’s condition and skin cancer simultaneously? We …
Read More Every year in the U.S., millions of people learn the truth about what it means to say, “This is skin cancer.” For some, a skin cancer diagnosis means outpatient surgery and a better approach to prevention and detection. For others, the disease is far more serious, even life-threatening. Every survivor has a story. And The Skin Cancer Foundation’s …
Read More By Robert A. Norman, MD Congratulations. You’ve survived life’s slings and arrows and made it to your senior years. It took some brains. It took common sense. Now is not the time to abandon those assets. Many older people seem to feel that after navigating past decades of life’s pitfalls, they can cast caution to the winds—especially when …
In this recent article, Practical Dermatology highlights Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim’s research on gene expression profiling of the second most common skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). “We worry about squamous cell carcinoma because occasionally it can misbehave and travel to other areas of the body like the lymph nodes in the neck, and then it can become life-threatening,” Dr. Ibrahim …
Read More People who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent. It’s tremendously important to warn teens about the dangers of tanning but getting through to them can be challenging. Amy Wechsler, MD, a dermatologist and psychiatrist practicing in New York City (and a parent to two young adults), talked to …
Read More The desire to avoid illness is a good enough motivator to develop healthy habits. We eat well, exercise, wash our hands and take vitamins. Avoiding skin cancer is no exception — we wear sunscreen, seek the shade and cover up with clothing to reduce our risk. Unfortunately, even those with the most diligent sun protection regimen aren’t immune. …
This recent article discusses Dr. Sherrif Ibrahim’s work in developing the new Moxi/BBL laser combination for skin rejuvenation. This powerful approach has revolutionized the treatment of uneven skin tone, roughness, and textural imperfections of the skin. The results speak for themselves. This article was featured in Modern Aesthetics. As patients want increasing improvement of their skin with less downtime and easier …
Read More Bob Marley was diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma which ultimately claimed his life. Knowing the warning signs of this rare form of melanoma, finding it and treating it early enough can make the difference between life and death. Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. Sadly, Marley did not celebrate as …
