Some skin conditions are not as they appear. One of them is mycosis fungoides, a common cancer that “imitates” various skin conditions, says Jennifer Wong, PA-C with Advanced Dermatology PC.
“You should start getting screened for skin cancer in your 20s or 30s,” says Denise Gallo, APRN, a board-certified nurse practitioner with SkinCare Physicians of Fairfield County, a division of Advanced Dermatology, PC.
Don’t stop protecting yourself from skin cancer just because winter is coming, says Angie Seelal, RPA-C, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. Winter weather don’t necessarily block out the rays that can damage your skin cells and lead to skin cancer.
Dermatology specialist Dr. Joshua Fox, medical director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C., discusses skin care tips for the winter in a recent article. According to Dr. Fox, “Winter weather can intensify the negative effects of UV exposure in several ways. First, snow reflects up to 80 percent of UV light, meaning the same sun rays can […]
NY Dermatologist Joshua Fox Supports Call to Protect Baby’s Skin from the Sun Tips to keeping your baby’s skin safe this summer and for a lifetime. Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2013 There is nothing to compare to a warm spring day to shake off the seclusion of winter and beckon families to outdoor fun. […]
Are You Helping Your Clients Avoid Skin Cancer? Posted: November 29, 2010 Editor’s note: As a spa professional, you are in a unique position to be able to help clients identify skin cancer. Be sure to make note of any marks that appear odd, according to the information below, and be sure to recommend a […]
The Importance of Skin Cancer Checks Head-to-toe skin exams, at home and in your dermatologist’s office, can save your life Head-to-toe skin exams, at home and in your dermatologist’s office, can save your life (HealthNewsDigest.com) – Roslyn, NY, November 2010 – Skin cancer is a scary subject. “No one wants to think about developing […]
Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox, Even in the Smartest Cities in the U.S., Misconceptions Remain When it comes to safe sun habits, many Americans are still in the Dark Ages. A new report from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shows there is plenty of room for improvement across the country, but especially in the cities […]
Thu Feb 4, 2.00 am ET Joshua Fox, M.D., medical director at Advanced Dermatology and founder of the New Age Skin Research Foundation, a non-profit health organization, conducted a study on 2,252 respondents. It consisted of a 24-question survey to assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards sun exposure, tanning and sunscreen usage. […]
Red Dots on Skin: 19 Causes, Some Serious December 07, 2009 by Jillita Horton Red dots on the skin usually don’t mean cancer – usually. But you should get acquainted with your skin and what is normal for it versus not normal, so that if you start seeing reddish dots, you’ll know whether […]
