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Coffee Drinkers - Caffeine May Prevent Skin Cancer
Caffeine could do more than help get you going in the morning. New research shows it may also...
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Lifetime UV Exposure in the U.S. - You Might Be Su...
Did you know that only 22.73% of your lifetime UV exposure happens by the age of 18. Lifetime...
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Welcome Dr. Ritu Saini - New Melanoma/Skin Cancer...
Please join me in welcoming our new expert Dr. Ritu Saini to our community! Dr. Saini is a...
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Ways to hide scars? Anyone use Dermaflage?
I am desperate to hide the scar left on my face. I came across a product called Dermaflage? Anyone use it?...
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New Device Spots Melanoma
A new device helps dermatologists whether or not to order a biopsy of suspicious lesions has been...
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Boosting your Immune System after Skin Cancer Befo...
Has anyone had experience with Immune Boosting supplements ? I was treated for skin Melanoma on my scalp and...
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Have You Been Diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcino...
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer with more than...
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Have you been treated for squamous cell carcinoma?
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Coffee Fights Common Skin Cancer
This new study shows men and women who drank more than three cups of coffee a day had a lower...
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Have You Been Treated with Mohs Surgery?
Well over a million skin cancers occur in the United States per year and presently 1 in 5 are...
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White Mole
I discovered a mole on my back, upper right shoulder about 2 weeks ago. My son took a look at it and said...
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Interferon
If the doctors think that my husband is cancer free at this time, how long can we wait to start his...
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Hairdressers May Help Spot Skin Cancer
You may spend more time with your hairdresser than your health care professional which makes them...
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Still in Shock
Just found out the suspicious mole I noticed a while ago (1-2 years ago) is Melanoma. Dr look it off last...
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A hard lump under my skin!!!
Recently, I found these two mole-like lumps in my upper left thigh. They don't hurt nor itch. When I touch...
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In Memory Of...Steve Jobs
Most of you have probably heard this news by now. So sad to hear that he has lost his battle. ...
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Did You Tan Before Being Diagnosed?
Hi, I am Michael Steppie, MD , board-certified in Dermatology/Internal Medicine and MOHS...
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scratched off mole
I woke up this morning and noticed dried blood on the mole on my shoulder, when I went to clean it the mole...
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dysplastic
I have had several positive biopsies for basal cell but a few were determined to be dysplastic nevo or...
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Lump under skin (upper thigh)
I recently (about a month ago) discovered a hard lump under my skin on my upper right thigh. It is about the...
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returning melanoma
a family member had a stage four malignant melanoma removed two and one half years ago. Last week his Dr...
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Welcome Dr. Steppie and the Skin Cancer Foundation...
We are excited to have Dr. Steppie and the Skin Cancer Foundation join us! Receiving a diagnosis...
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