Skin Cancer Knows No Season

Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer. Dr. James Goydos shares why. The nights are getting longer, and the days are getting shorter and cooler as the clocks have gone back for part of the world. As many enjoy the transition into autumn and the coming winter months, it is easy to forget how we remain

Winter Is Coming. Here’s How To Protect Your Skin.

Snow reflects UV radiation. Keep up your sunscreen habit this winter to help prevent skin cancer. Photo by Marketplace Designers on Canva Winter is coming. Literally. Although the official first day of winter is not until the Winter Solstice on December 21, the cool weather is upon many across the nation and around the world. When the

Should You Check Yourself For Skin Cancer? Spoiler: YES

One of the easiest ways to spot visible signs of skin cancer is to check yourself in the mirror. Photo by Andre Mouton on Unsplash Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed worldwide. We all quite literally burn under the same sun, rendering us vulnerable. There may be environmental risk factors, but there are

Skin Cancer In The Military-A Silent Threat

When we think of dangers posed in the trenches we may think of arms or missiles. But there is another which is perhaps more silent: sun exposure. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Veterans Day is one of the few days out of the year that is nationally recognized in the United States which honor the many

Is It Skin Cancer or Acne?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, but it can frequently be dismissed as a benign growth such as a scar, wart, or acne. Image by Andrew Martin from Pixabay Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and is the most common form of cancer in the United

Why Should You Care About Your Skin?

Your skin can be a great indicator of both internal and external health. Photo by ATC Comm Photo from Pexels By: James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. “Skin”. For such a short word, the concept and its importance to the body carries an immense amount of weight (literally). It is the largest organ of the body, though one

Your ABCDE’s May Save Your Life

Learning your ABCDE’s of melanoma can spell the difference between life and a death sentence. @diomari “The ABCDE rule is a handy way of recognizing the warning signs of melanoma”. — James Goydos, M.D. When was the last time you thought of your ABC’s? Kindergarten? What if I told you they were still relevant? No, I don’t mean