As much as we have learned about skin cancer, this disease continues to occur at alarming rates. A skin cancer diagnosis may feel surprising and frightening, rightfully so. While we strongly encourage our patients to be mindful about their sun habits, not only for themselves but also for their children, we also want to offer… Read More »
Recently, former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres revealed that she had received some unexpected and frightening news: the mole she had been ignoring was melanoma skin cancer. In an interview discussing her diagnosis, Torres stated that the cancerous growth was a “big spot” that she had simply never paid attention to. It was new in the… Read More »
In recent years, we have become much more mindful of how we take care of our skin. With all the discussion that focuses on how to avoid sunburn by wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, you would think that no one would suffer the redness, itching, and cellular damage that occurs from too much UV… Read More »
For most adults, skin cancer was not a concern during their youth. It has only been within the last twenty or so years when the critical nature of excessive sun exposure has been brought to life. Even then, what we saw initially was a transition from sitting under the sunlight covered in baby oil to… Read More »
Skin cancer has been an important topic of discussion in recent years. We hear much more today about the dangers of sun exposure than we did 20 years ago. And yet, skin cancer diagnoses continue to outnumber other types of cancer. This indicates that discussion needs to continue. It also needs to expand. More people… Read More »
Skin cancer is an important topic of discussion, not only in the medical setting but our daily lives. We must know what we are up against, and how skin cancer may manifest, and how to protect ourselves from unnecessary harm to our general health and wellness. To date, the best information that we have been… Read More »
Melanoma is the type of skin cancer that poses the greatest concern for all of us. As experienced dermatologists, it is our hope that we can provide our patients with the information they need to understand their skin cancer risk, and to achieve the earliest possible detection of any this disease. While melanoma is concerning,… Read More »
Many of the conditions that seem to occur with age may actually be related to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Research has demonstrated that 90% of the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, are the direct result of UV damage. It could be easy to think that the only way to protect your… Read More »
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the USA. At Advanced Laser & Skin Cancer Center who specializes in early diagnosis, preventive methods, and most advanced, most proven, effective treatments for Skin Cancer from the New Jersey and adjacent areas. The most effective treatment for basal, squamous cell, and some melanomas which is Mohs… Read More »
Mohs surgery, also known as chemosurgery, is a effective and safe way to treat skin cancer. In this procedure, thin layers of the skin are removed and examined under a microscope. This continues until all the cancerous tissue is removed. Mohs surgery differs from other types of dermatological treatments in that skin is examined under… Read More »
