The goal of treating melanoma with Mohs surgery is the same as with nonmelanoma skin cancers: to examine 100 percent of the surgical margin and preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. With Mohs surgery, for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, the surgeon and patient can be confident that the skin cancer is fully removed on the same day, before the wound is repaired.
Got questions about storing and traveling with sunscreen? Elisabeth G. Richard, MD, a member of our Photobiology Committee, is here to provide you with evidence-based answers you can trust to help you protect your skin and prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer.
Got sun protection questions? Anna L. Chien, MD, member of our Photobiology Committee, is here to provide you with evidence-based answers you can trust, to help you prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer.
You asked, we answered! A senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation provides evidence-based answers to common questions about UV protection.
Our expert gives a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to some popular social media influencer-fueled trends around sunscreen and skin-care.
Age alone should never determine skin cancer treatment. The real concern is whether on older person is healthy enough to handle the procedure and recover well.
You asked, we answered! The Skin Cancer Foundation Photobiology Committee provides evidence-based answers to five frequently asked questions about sunscreen.
Sunscreen is part of a complete sun protection strategy to safeguard your skin from damage caused by UV radiation. But how much sunscreen do you need and how often should you apply? Our expert provides some helpful guidance.
You’ve just been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. Now what? First, do not panic. You’re not alone, and you’re going to be OK. Skin cancer is very common — more common than all other forms of cancer combined. Here’s advice from our medical expert about what to do next.
What’s the purpose of that little thingie with the eyepiece that my dermatologist puts on different spots during my skin exam?
