While the sun may be shining seemingly year-round in Los Angeles, summer brings higher temps, longer days, and more opportunities to be outdoors. When summer arrives, sunscreen becomes your skin’s best friend. But using it incorrectly can make you vulnerable to sunburn, signs of aging, and even skin cancer. Here are the top five mistakes people […]
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is considered the most dangerous. While it accounts for only a small percentage of skin cancer cases, it leads to the most skin cancer-related deaths. Understanding what makes melanoma so dangerous can help raise awareness and encourage early detection—key factors in improving outcomes. Our board-certified dermatologists at Skin &
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Skin cancer is on the rise, and women under 55 are more at risk than ever. The good news is that protecting your skin and catching problems early can make a huge difference. Our board-certified dermatologists at Skin & Beauty Center offer skin cancer screenings and treatment at multiple locations across Southern California, including Burbank, Northridge, Glendale, West Hills, Santa Clarita,
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Spending time on the water might be one of your favorite pastimes. Whether you’re surfing the waves or boating on a sunny day, you may not be able to resist outdoor adventures. However, the combination of sun, water, and reflective surfaces increases your risk of skin damage. As a surfer or boater, you are particularly
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When it comes to battling skin cancer, finding the right skin cancer treatment specialist can make all the difference in your recovery journey. This melanoma awareness month, we want to contribute some helpful insights that can help you find a reliable specialist. So, how do you identify the best skin cancer treatment specialist for your needs? Let
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You never expected to hear those worrisome words from your dermatologist, but a recent biopsy has confirmed that you have skin cancer. Even though skin cancer is very common, affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime, receiving this diagnosis likely has you feeling anxious and concerned about the next steps. As you process this news, it’s understandable
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Whether you’re swimming, surfing, boating, or partaking in other fun activities in and around the water, it’s important not to forget to protect your skin. The water’s surface can act as a mirror, magnifying the effects of harmful UV rays up to 10 percent. Diving beneath the waves doesn’t offer much relief either: UV rays
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Actinic keratosis (AK) is one of the most common precancerous lesions. Sometimes called solar keratosis, these rough, scaly, dry patches develop due to excess UV exposure. These growths often appear in multiples, pluralized as actinic keratoses. If you have similar growths, it’s always best to have them examined by one of Skin & Beauty Center’s
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning beds. UV light can damage the DNA in skin cells and lead to cancer. While skin cancer is common, it is also the easiest to spot in
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Skin cancer is the most common variety of cancer found in people in the U.S., affecting millions of people each year. The good news is that skin cancer is also one of the most treatable cancers when caught early. In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, here are a few important things to
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