An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century As with cigarettes, there was a lengthy period of time when people had no idea that the rays emanating from our bright yellow sun were dangerous. However, as was so often the case while the 20th century progressed medical science gained more and more knowledge … Read more
Decent societies rightfully strive for the equality of everyone; regardless of gender, race or creed. And by all means it’s a noble goal to chase after and realize. But that’s the nature of humanity. Cancers have no humility and could care less about decency or humanity. Skin cancer and Melanoma also have no such ambitions. … Read more
Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen and Sundicators Cruising season is here! You’ve finally booked a cruise and can’t wait to get out there on the high seas. Who could blame you? Seven days of endless entertainment and mountains of free food will soon be coming your way. During the daylight hours you spend on that floating … Read more
Cyber Influences can be really good or they can be really bad. One of the many reasons why I have a hard time with the power of social media is due to some of the nasty exchanges I’ve seen in both the Fashion/Beauty and Skin Cancer communities. Back in 2010 as social media grew, it … Read more
Sun protection is a year round subject It’s that time of year again; Autumn has returned! For many in the southern and western United States, aside from the imported or store-bought visual icons of the season, it’s pretty much business as usual weather-wise. But here in N.E. and other parts of the north, northeast and … Read more
As I sit here burned-out and tired from all the preparations involved with the upcoming New York Fashion Week, (NYFW) it’s occurred to me that I’m late for my dermatology follow-up. I survived a Beast, and in order to stay healthy I need to be proactive. So while I might be all over the place … Read more
Skin Trauma: Photosensitivity / Phototoxicity There are myriad ways that UV exposure from sunlight can negatively impact your skin and health. Several have already been mentioned in previous blog posts, and today I want to talk about one we haven’t discussed yet: photosensitivity and skin trauma. Photosensitivity is an allergic reaction to sunlight which, as its name … Read more