by Georgia Derm | Aug 12, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Skin cancer occurs when cells in your largest organ – i.e., the skin – start to proliferate in an uncontrolled, unorderly way. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States, and it is highly treatable if caught early. So, do you know...
by Georgia Derm | Apr 29, 2022 | Skin Cancer
How much do you know about skin cancer? Aside from it being a deadly disease, did you know that it is the most common type of cancer, with more than 9,000 people diagnosed with it every day? Skin cancer is also the most preventable type and even curable, if detected...
by Georgia Derm | Feb 4, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Skin protects the body in many different ways. It is the first layer of defense against bacteria and environmental hazards. It can also give important clues regarding your overall health by alerting you to potential health problems, such as skin cancer. Looking after...
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 | Oct 8, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Daily exposure to sunlight increases our risk of acquiring and developing skin-related diseases. One of the most common skin-related diseases in the United States is skin cancer. Skin cancer may appear as a spot or lesion on your skin that may go unnoticed at first....
