Can you remember the last time your skin was looked at by a skin care professional? For many people, getting a regular skin cancer screening is not high up on their to-do list. However, with the rates of skin cancer…
If you do one thing to keep your skin health in check this summer season, it should be wearing sunscreen on a daily basis. Sunscreen is crucial for preventing skin cancer and reducing your risk of developing this dangerous skin…
Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with skin cancer? Or do you suspect you have this common skin disease? With skin cancer affecting one out of five individuals in the United States, it’s no surprise that more and…
With skin cancer topping the list of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States, many of our patients often come to our clinic asking, “Can skin cancer be prevented?” We’re here to help you get a clear answer…
Within the dermatology space, different types of skin biopsies are used on a regular basis to remove and examine skin samples to diagnose a variety of skin diseases and conditions. If you have a suspicious spot on your skin or…
One of the biggest misconceptions about skin cancer is that you can only increase your risk for this common skin condition during the sunny summer months. However, your winter skin cancer risk may be just as high during the winter…
Did you know that melanoma is one of the most common skin cancer diagnosed in the United States? Not to mention, it is one of the most dangerous, too. With the rates of this skin condition on the rise, many…
At Brentwood Dermatology, our patients often have several questions revolving around skin cancer. Considering skin cancer rates are going up year after year, we are excited about educating and informing everyone – not just our patients – on this common…
Did you know that, with more than 3.6 million cases diagnosed each year, basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer found in the United States? Even more concerning is that basal cell carcinoma cases are on…
When you – or someone you love – receive a positive skin cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though the world is coming down around you. The overwhelming stress and unknown of whether or not it can be cured s…