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May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Most of us have freckles, moles or birthmarks.  Most people have a combination of all three.  It’s common for people to assume they’d know skin cancer when they saw it.  Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.  Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of […]

“Winter” No time to slack off

The temperatures are starting to dip and the sun is setting early. Your first impulse may be to stow your favorite SPF under the sink, but as I tell my patients, protecting your skin against UV damage is a year-round commitment. Sun damage that causes cancer is cumulative throughout your life. That means that whether […]