by Georgia Derm | Aug 5, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Skin cancer can be a deadly condition, but the good news is that it is highly treatable when detected early. Skin cancer screening is an exam of the skin to catch melanoma or other skin cancers early, and both you and your dermatologist can keep an eye on any unusual...
by Georgia Derm | Mar 4, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Did you know that one in five American adults develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime? This sheer prevalence makes skin cancer the most common type of cancer in the United States. If there’s a silver lining to this, it’s that skin cancer is also the most...
by Georgia Derm | Nov 12, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops when specialized pigment-producing cells in the skin and eyes called melanocytes mutate and divide uncontrollably. While much less common compared to other types of skin cancers, melanoma is the most serious of all, as...
by Georgia Derm | Sep 3, 2021 | Skin Cancer
According to the American Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer, affecting almost one in five Americans. Many skin features that seem harmless may be a sign of skin cancer. It helps to see a skin cancer specialist regularly for early detection...
