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. 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 says. …
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 highlights Dr. 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 recovery, these …
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 …
Although the rates for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) spreading to other parts of the body are low, the overall incidence of the disease is high, making the number of SCC fatalities greater than that of melanoma. “While our current staging systems have improved risk prediction, we still need to get better at predicting which squamous cell carcinomas will metastasize,” says …
Read More Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans, but hopping into a tanning bed won’t help. Here’s why visible light therapy is a safer, more effective way to ease symptoms. The winter season can bring joy to many people each year — it’s time for holiday decorations, winter sports and cozy nights with hot cocoa by the fireplace. …
Read More Destination Healthy Skin Concludes Its 2021 Journey The pandemic did not stop us! Although our journey was delayed, the Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program hit the road from August to November 2021, holding events in 21 communities around the country. Hope and Progress This lifesaving program brought hope and progress in the fight against …
