What should you look for in a sun hat?
Dermatologists most often find basal and squamous cell skin cancers on the head and neck. That includes the face, neck, scalp and...
What SPF should I use?
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But which SPF is best?
MD Anderson dermatologists recommend...
What to expect when you have a mole removed
Moles are common growths on the skin. Moles are benign, which means they’re not cancerous. But when melanocytes, the cells that make...
Need a punch biopsy? Here’s what to expect
As a dermatologist, I examine skin all day, every day. If I see something concerning on your skin, I may perform a punch biopsy to...
5 things to know about raised moles
When people talk about moles, they are usually referring to a variety of skin growths, including true moles — which are also called...
Can dark-skinned people get a sunburn?
You might think you don’t need sunscreen if you have Black or brown skin. After all, the extra melanin that creates darker skin tones...
Understanding ear cancer: Types, symptoms and treatment
Ear cancer can develop in any part of the ear. It often starts on the outside of the ear as a skin cancer, but it can also form...
6 myths about tanning safety
There can be a lot of misunderstandings about how safe it is to get a tan.
As a dermatologist, I love to debunk tanning myths....
9 things to know about lip cancer
Lip cancer describes cancer that develops on the inside or outside of the lip. Anyplace from where the lips touch each other and...
9 things to know about sunglasses, eye protection and cancer
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing...