Merkel cell carcinoma is rare and can be deadly A rare form of skin cancer is now in the news, as it took the life of Jimmy Buffett. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is so rare that only 2,500 people a year are diagnosed with it in the U.S. In my twenty-plus years as a practicing […]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment: Common and Curable
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma? The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer, so you likely know someone who has had it. The cancerous spots generally are found on sun-exposed skin on ears, lips, […]
Skin Cancer Treatment: Mohs Surgery & More
For Skin Cancer Treatment Mohs surgery provides precision and a high cure rate. I use a variety of techniques to treat skin cancer. The location of the lesion helps to determine the treatment. When the tumor is on the face, neck or hands, Mohs surgery is often advised because of the precision of removal and […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment: What You Need to Know
What Causes Basal Cell Carcinoma? The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell is found on skin that receives lots of sun exposure, like your face, ears, neck and hands, but you can get it anywhere on your body. It is a slow-growing cancer […]
Actinic Keratosis: What is it & How Can it be Treated?
Actinic Keratoses are the most common skin precancer Actinic Keratoses (AKs) generally appear after the age of 40 on people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, or those who freckle or burn in the sun. AKs are also more common on people who live closer to the equator, regardless of skin type, as sun […]
20% Off Sun Protective Clothing
BloqUV is a North Miami company that offers sun protective clothing and is giving my patients a 20% discount. I am impressed with the softness of the fabric and how it wicks away moisture. I love the variety of fashionable styles in lots of vibrant colors. I am not affiliated with the company, nor do […]
A Melanoma Grew Large During Quarantine
Back in January, I posted to social media this photo of my patient who developed a big melanoma during quarantine. After hunkering down for months, she finally went to get her hair done and her hairdresser alerted her to the growth. She came to see me immediately in December and the biopsy I did showed […]
Mohs Surgery Before and After
Mohs Provides Higher Cure Rate for Skin Cancer I performed Mohs surgery and then did a skin graft on this patient. She had basal cell cancer on her ear. Mohs surgery is a precise technique to remove skin cancers layer by layer resulting in a higher cure rate than standard excision or radiation therapy. For […]
