Tag: Skin cancer
What Are Common Signs of Skin Cancer?
In the summer, when the sun’s rays are most intense, it’s important to limit unprotected sun exposure to lower your risk of sunburns, accelerated skin aging, and skin cancer—an increasingly common disease. Though a skin cancer diagnosis is a scary prospect for many, it’s much easier to treat if it’s spotted in its earlier stages, …
3 Unexpected Causes of Skin Cancer You Should Know
Summer may be over, but its damage is likely lasting. With this in mind, want to know more about what causes skin cancer? Our Westlake Village-based team at Pierre Skin Care Institute can provide more information. First, know that excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation, whether from the sun or artificial sources, is the main cause of …
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3 Surprising Areas Where Skin Cancer Can Develop
Most people are excited about being able to take advantage of warmer weather by getting outside more and wearing lighter clothes—but don’t forget that along with sweatier skin, hyperpigmentation, and acne flare-ups, another problem associated with sun exposure is skin cancer. Our Westlake Village practice reminds patients to shield their skin from the damaging effects of UV …
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The Importance of Skin Cancer Treatments
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US; over 3.5 million people are diagnosed with it every year. While skin cancer can affect anybody, it is most common in people who are 50, who have fair skin, or who spend a lot of time outdoors. If caught early, skin cancer can be readily …
How to Check for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the leading forms of cancer affecting people in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and elsewhere. When a person hears that they have skin cancer, it is understandable that they feel nervous. They wonder what it is going to mean for them and their family over the long haul. The one positive …
The Importance of Addressing Skin Cancer
When you are given a skin cancer diagnosis, it can really be frightening. You don’t know what to expect, what will happen to you next, and what the best approach is for your situation. There is only one thing that is certain. You want this cancer out of your body. The greatest fear about skin …
Skin Cancer Symptoms
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer with a high cure rate if it is caught early enough. No one wants to be diagnosed with this common condition that is typically brought on due to exposure to the sun. You need to be aware of the symptoms of skin cancer in …
