More than 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer every day. Around two people end up passing away every hour as a result of skin cancer. One of the best ways to provide yourself with the opportunity to beat skin cancer is by detecting it early. This makes taking steps to […]
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The most important part of being cancer-aware and promoting your health is making sure you’re getting yourself screened appropriately. This is especially true for skin cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer. Prevention and early detection are the best defense we have against cancer at the moment because of the exponential progression of the
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There are many myths around medical conditions such as skin cancer, and it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Our doctors at Harris Dermatology in Naples and Fort Myers, FL, are here to help debunk some of these myths, including common ones such as who is affected by it and whether or not
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When we hear of the signs of skin cancer, we are often looking at the ABCDE’s of melanoma. However, there are less noticeable conditions that may also be cancer. The team at Harris Dermatology of Fort Myers and Naples, FL, can help you identify possible signs of cancer and encourage you to book regular, annual
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Skin cancer is becoming a serious problem as patients who have had unprotected skin in the past are now being diagnosed with cancer. Protection from the sun is the number one way to prevent skin cancer, and a few sunburns during your lifetime can multiply your risks. At Harris Dermatology, we assist patients who have
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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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If you have developed a concerning rash or have noticed changes to a mole on your skin, it is important that you take the proper steps to be evaluated by a dermatologist for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the number one cancer diagnosed to adult patients in the United States—and is one of the most
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Florida is known for sunshine, but this doesn’t mean that you should leave your skin unprotected! It is no surprise that Floridians spend a lot of time outdoors, which makes it even more important that the skin is protected against harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun. Skin cancer is one of the most
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While many adults look at tanned skin as a sign of health, it’s really not. Tanning is an activity that significantly increases a patient’s exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays. This exposure will also increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer down the road, while also leading to prematurely aged skin and photodamage. Unfortunately,
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Skin cancer is a scary diagnosis. However, many patients can avoid the development of this condition by working with their dermatologist to develop a skin care and protection “plan of action.” Many patients are unsure as to the proper steps they can take to not only avoid sunburn, but any type of damage to the
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