DERMATOLOGY: BE ON ALERT FOR PRE-CANCER SKIN CONDITIONS. DR. JOSHUA FOX, dermatologist and founder of ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY and THE CENTER FOR LASER AND COSMETIC SURGERY in New York: “Actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis share the same name, despite the vast differences in their causes, their potential seriousness, their treatment regimens and even their prognoses. Both […]
TWO SKIN CONDITIONS SHARE THE SAME NAME…BUT THE SIMILARITY ENDS THERE: Leading dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox on critical differences between Actinic and Seborrheic Keratoses. New York, NY, May, 2007 – Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary defines keratosis as “any disease of the skin marked by tough or calloused growths.” It’s this broad definition that […]
Tanning Beds, Sunshine And Skin Cancer: What’s the Connection? By Kathy Sena Here’s a chance to set a greater example for your kids, while protecting your own skin as well. Just say “No” to tanning beds. The recent increase in use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates […]
DERMATOLOGY: BE ON ALERT FOR PRE-CANCER SKIN CONDITIONS.DR. JOSHUA FOX, dermatologist and founder of ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY and THE CENTER FOR LASER AND COSMETIC SURGERY in New York: “Actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis share the same name, despite the vast differences in their causes, their potential seriousness, their treatment regimens and even their prognoses. Both […]
BEWARE THE WINTER SUN ! For serious athletes, worry over injury is par for the course. While most wouldn’t miss out on their warm-ups to prevent being harmed at play, according to dermatologist, proper sun care is often the last thing on an athlete’s mind. “The effects of the sun on an athlete’s skin can […]
Skin cancer prevention for the outdoor athlete Leading Dermatologist offers tips for prevention For serious athletes, worry over injury is par for the course. While most wouldn’t miss out on their warm-ups to prevent being harmed at play, according to dermatologist, proper sun care is often the last thing on an athlete’s mind.
More kids than ever before are being diagnosed with the skin cancer melanoma, which used to be almost exclusively a disease of adults. “Melanoma usually develops many years after excessive sun exposure as a child—in fact, 80% of a person’s lifetime skin exposure typically occurs before the age of 18,” reports Joshua Fox, […]
Emphasize skin self-exams during melanoma month in May The Academy of Dermatology (ADD) has designated May as Melanoma Month. The goal of this campaign is to heighten awareness of this deadliest form of skin cancer. I am writing to encourage you to continue to educate your readers about melanoma. Following is information for […]
What’s New in Dermatology Drugs? ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ECZEMA Besides psoriasis, drugs such as Amevive and Raptiva, suggests Dr. Leonardi, may find a place in treating other chronic inflammatory disorders, such as atopic dermatitis. Once the drugs are used for psoriasis, you’re likely to see them used elsewhere, and chronic eczema will be one of the first […]
