Wrinkles are most often associated with aging. The body’s natural aging process often leads to wrinkles in the skin, as the proteins that give the skin structure diminish over time. However, aging isn’t the only factor that contributes to wrinkling formation. Most...

Sunscreen should be a staple in your personal care routine. Whenever you head outside, you need sunscreen to protect your skin against the sun’s damaging rays. To avoid sunburns, premature skin aging, and skin cancer, applying sunscreen is simply a must. But, there’s...

Radiation therapy is currently used by some medical providers to treat skin cancer. However, this treatment presents several risks, and surgery remains the gold standard for the treatment of skin cancers.  Here, we’ll discuss how radiation therapy is used to treat...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S, and it’s most often caused by ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the sun. However, there are special populations that are at a heightened risk of skin cancer. By raising awareness of these risk factors,...

Skin growths can be defined as either benign or malignant. A benign growth is non-cancerous, typically develops slowly, and doesn’t spread to other parts of the body. A malignant growth, on the other hand, is cancerous, can grow rapidly, and, in some cases, can spread...

Skin cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of skin cells and, in most cases, is highly treatable when it’s caught early. There are multiple types of skin cancer, with each varying in presentation. Different forms of skin cancer can also vary in severity, with...

The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it is no surprise that skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among people today. There are several different types of skin cancer, with melanoma being the most deadly among them. However, most cases of skin...

Skin cancer is estimated to develop in one in five Americans over the course of their lifetimes. Given skin cancer’s prevalence, it’s not surprising that many people have questions about its risk factors. While UV light exposure remains the biggest risk factor for...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. With skin cancer being relatively common, it’s no wonder why many people want to assess their own risk for developing it. Here, we’ll discuss the main risk factors for...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, but there are still many questions surrounding it. One popular question among patients is whether actinic keratosis, a scaly patch on the skin, is a form of skin cancer. Here, we’ll discuss what actinic keratosis is and...