As summer approaches, many of us start to make plans to take care of our skin. This is the perfect time, too, since May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Lucky for you, Skin & Beauty Center has multiple locations across the Los Angeles area where you can schedule your skin screening with us! Skin cancer is …
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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 …
Are Your Rough-Textured, Dry, Scaly Patches of Skin AK (Actinic Keratoses)? Read More »
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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The sun shines brightly in Southern California. We are blessed with over 300 days of warm and beautiful weather a year, but the wonderful sun puts us at risk for skin cancers. It is a misconception that only people with light skin tones can get skin cancers when actually, everyone has the potential to develop …
Skin cancers of the nipple are relatively rare. However, when they do occur, Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer can remove all or some of the nipple. Because the nipple is a 3-dimensional structure, reconstructing it can be a challenge for the surgeon. One way to reconstruct the nipple is using a tissue …
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Many women enjoy having their nails done, and there is a lot of talk about the UV nail curing lamps that are used during the process. These lamps are used as a curing method for gel nails, gel nail polish, and acrylic nails in salons. They can also be purchased online for personal use. These …
