Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Currently it is estimated that 1 in 5 people will be diagnosed with some sort of skin cancer in their lifetime, and this number is rising. If diagnosed and treated early, most skin cancers have high cure rates. When left unattended,…read more
Recent study shows rising melanoma risk among women of child-bearing age is greatest in women younger than 50 who are pregnant or were recently pregnant. https://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatology-times/news/melanoma-risk-significant-among-pregnant-women
Thanks to everyone who came out last night to SBC’s 2nd Annual Burbank Open House 2015! It was a ton of fun with food, drinks, awesome savings, amazing raffle prizes and just overall good times! 🙂 And for those who didn’t … LAST CHANCE! – We’ve decided to extend our…read more
The holiday season ushers in the usual whirlwind schedule of office parties, family gatherings and festive events. Are you ready? The question of what to wear may prompt you to shop for a smashing new outfit and the perfect pair of shoes. But the bigger question is – how does…read more
Recent studies have shown that patients with more than 100 moles, but otherwise low risk for melanoma (no family history, etc) may have higher risk of developing nevus-associated melanomas. This means someone with lots of moles should get their moles checked regularly!
The beauty of injectable fillers is they provide a more youthful look for a fraction of what a traditional facelift costs. But with so many dermal fillers on the market, how do you decide which one is right for you? It all depends on what you want to achieve. Here’s…read more
At DreamWorks Studios providing free skin cancer screenings for the DreamFit Wellness Fair! 🙂
It’s been a season of sandals and footloose summer living but now that cooler weather is moving in, you’re probably starting to keep your toes under wraps. Soon you’ll be sporting boots, perhaps even socks and definitely closed toe shoes. But wait! Did you know real danger lurks inside your…read more
Ever been confronted with an unfamiliar skin rash? The kind of rash that’s troublesome but you’re not quite sure warrants a visit to the dermatologist? Here’s a rundown of three common skin irritations and the best course of action for each one. Heat Rash This skin eruption, also known as…read more
Ever notice that anti-aging and acne-fighting skin care products frequently have something in common? Both list retinol as a key ingredient. Heck, a lot of them even work it into their name. But what is this miracle-working substance exactly? Shouldn’t you know more about what you’re putting on your skin?…read more