Melanoma can be a very aggressive skin cancer. It can easily spread or metastasize to other organs, at which point, it can become serious or even deadly. If melanoma is caught in the early stages, however, it is highly treatable and chances are good that you’ll recover well. Here are some tips to consider as you navigate this early-stage melanoma treatment.
Get a second opinion.
Hearing that your melanoma is at an early stage can be a huge relief.…
Botox is short for botulinum toxin. It’s a toxin that is injected into the face and helps to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines by paralyzing the muscles in the face and essentially freezing them into place to create a smoothness to your skin thereby decreasing your wrinkles. If you’ve never received botox injections before, there are a number of things you should know before getting them. Discussing these injections with your dermatologist is important to help you better understand the process and how it all works.…
Skin cancer can grow undetected for some time. Many people experience no initial symptoms beyond unusual-looking moles or freckles. However, skin cancer can be life-threatening in some cases. That’s why it’s important to examine your skin at home and schedule annual skin cancer screenings with your dermatologist. Understanding medical procedures can reduce anxiety about them. Here are four things that patients can expect during a skin cancer screening at their dermatologist’s office.…
