About 3.3 million Americans get skin cancer every year—some in multiple places on their body. For many of those people, the first actions they take to protect their skin are after this diagnosis. At that point, it may be too late depending on the stage of their cancer (while it is still always valuable to…
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by the time they’re 70-years-old. Thankfully, skin cancer is also one of the most treatable (and preventable), provided it’s detected early and cared for properly. Even with all the right preventions in place, skin cancer can still pop up…
Dermatologists everywhere can agree that using sunscreen is a must. However, recently there has been some misguided information that can be downright confusing to the rest of us. Here to answer some must-know questions about sunscreen is Dr. Alexa Stecker. There has been a lot of controversy around sunscreen lately. Can you explain what the…
Skin cancer impacts 1 in 5 Americans. While regular skin checks and early detection are crucial for preventing fatality, we understand that we can’t always catch skin cancer before it happens. When that happens, swift detection and removal are important for managing it. Here to help us understand what goes into the process of skin…
When it comes to any cancer treatment, you want to know you’re in good hands. For skin cancer, something that affects 1 in 5 Americans, early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing fatality. And while preventing skin cancer by protecting your skin and maintaining beneficial habits is your first line of defense, you can’t…
Your skin is your protection. It’s the very first line of defense for anything you come into contact with. For this reason, you should be adamant about maintaining its health. Here to teach us five of the main reasons you should never neglect your skin’s health is Jackie Hollcraft, PA-C at our newest location in…
Summer brings late nights, cold drinks, and hot weather, but with all of that also comes some skin ailments you might run into.. Here to clue us in on some of the most common summer skin ailments is Marlise Fletter, CNP at Apex Dermatology in Solon. About Marlise Fletter As a board certified family…
There are so many different types of cancers, all with their own level of severity. Melanoma, for instance, is the most dangerous of skin cancers. Here to tell us more about the deadliest form of skin cancer and what you need to know in order to prevent and catch it early is our very own…
Sunscreen can save your life if you know how to use it effectively. The truth is that far too many people suffer from sun-caused skin ailments like signs of aging, dark spots, and even worse, skin cancer. Here to walk us through sunscreen is Dr. Lauren Karpinski. About Dr. Karpinski Dr. Karpinski grew up in…
Skin cancer is among the most widespread cancer in the world. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and for that reason, it’s important to be aware of what can cause it. Thankfully, while skin cancer is widespread, it’s one of the easiest cancers to beat, but only with early detection.…