As Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Dermatology Providers at Dermatology Associates in the Portland Metro area are encouraging patients to be cautious about dangerous tanning trends circulating on social media. While TikTok and Instagram may glamorize …
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the dermatology experts at Dermatology Associates are encouraging those throughout the Portland Metro area community to reconsider common sunscreen misconceptions that may be putting their skin at risk. Although sunscreen is a …
Each May, in recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dermatology Associates is committed to educating the Portland Metro community about the importance of early detection and prevention. While many people understand the basic risks of sun exposure, critical facts about …
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. More that two million people in the U.S. are afflicted by skin cancer each year, and that number is only rising. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, accounting …
Although moles are usually harmless, in some cases they can become cancerous, causing melanoma. For this reason, it is important to regularly examine your skin for any moles that change in size, color, shape, sensation or that bleed. Suspicious or …
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it rarely develops without warning, and the number of fatalities caused by melanoma could be greatly reduced if people were aware of the early signs and took time to examine their …
Skin cancer is one the most common of all cancer types, which occurs when malignant cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. More than 2 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United …
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer that dermatologists detect and diagnose in the United States each year. In fact, basal cell carcinoma is the most frequently occurring form of all cancers.
Knowing the signs …
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If you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed with Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), you may be feeling overwhelmed and scared. Don’t worry; we are here to help. This article will discuss everything you need to know about DFSP, …
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Melanoma is one of several different types of skin cancers. Though melanoma may not be as common as some other forms of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma), it is more dangerous due to its ability …