January is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to schedule an end-year skin exam with Dr. Brian P. Mekelburg, a board-certified dermatologist and skin specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Here are five reasons to consider booking an appointment before the new year. 1. Detect Skin Cancer Early A skin exam is the only way to …
Dr. Brian P. Mekelburg of Los Angeles, CA, is a dermatologist that can assist patients, new and existing, with a wide range of skincare needs. He does encourage patients to visit annually for a recommended skin cancer screening to monitor for signs of cancer. If found and diagnosed, he may suggest certain treatments, such as …
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting 1 in 5 Americans in their lifetime. Luckily, skin cancer is highly treatable and has up to a 99 percent survival rate if detected, diagnosed, and treated during the early stages. As more visible forms of cancer, basal cell carcinoma, squamous …
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As the most common type of cancer affecting Americans across the country, skin cancer can manifest in many forms. Understanding the different types of skin cancer and symptoms associated with each is a crucial part of early detection, treatment, and recovery. While yearly skin exams are important, especially for those at increased risk for developing …
Have you got a large freckle on your face, arm, or hand that’s gotten a little out of hand? In most cases, these large freckles aren’t moles and aren’t anything to worry about (provided they’re not scaly or have any suspicious dark spots), they’re age spots. Like freckles sprinkled across your cheekbones, age spots are …
Most people have at least a few moles sprinkled over their bodies, and most of the time they are benign and can be ignored for an entire lifetime. However, some moles appear, change shape, or grow over time, and it’s these moles we need to give a little more attention to. What is a mole? …
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Early Signs of Skin Cancer As summer is upon us, and we’re either coming out of quarantine, or confined to our backyard, everyone is eager to get outdoors and play in the sun. But before you do, make sure you properly prepare your skin for those ultraviolet rays and look for early signs of skin …
Skin Cancer Signs and Diagnosis Every day, more than 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer. Unfortunately, skin cancer is growing exponentially, making it the most common type of cancer. Early detection is key, and the earlier the diagnosis, the better the chance of avoiding surgery, scars, or even death. Skin cancer …
Are SPF Sunscreens Safe? With skin cancer on the rise, many people are purchasing SPF sunscreens to protect their skin from harmful UV rays. But is the SPF sunscreen you’re purchasing actually safe? The ingredients in SPF sunscreens enhance the absorption into the skin so it can withstand powerful UV rays without losing their effectiveness. …
Not All Sunscreens Created Equal We live in an ocean-sprayed, sweaty and active world, and we want sun protection to let us live to the fullest in it. Until recently however, choosing the right sunscreen was a confusing process that required the consumer to decode labels that boasted words like sunblock, sweatproof and waterproof beside …
