Moles: When Should I Worry?

Moles: When Should I Worry?

May 6, 2025 | Body

This post was written by Curtis C. Chastain, MD, FACP, and was first published in February 2021. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, and it often starts with a mole that doesn’t look quite right. It’s responsible for nearly 10,000 deaths in the U.S....
Tips To Protect Your Skin All Year Long

Tips To Protect Your Skin All Year Long

Aug 29, 2024 | Seasonal

Your skin isn’t just vulnerable to the sun’s rays during summer days by the pool or at the beach. Prolonged exposure to the sun any time of year can lead to sun damage — that includes working in the garden on those first warm days of spring or sitting in the bleachers...
How to Protect Your Skin this Summer

How to Protect Your Skin this Summer

Apr 27, 2022 | Seasonal

The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and we’re all spending more time outside with our families and loved ones. May ushers in Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to sort through those bottles of sunscreen in the bathroom cabinet,...
Get Ready for Spring Activities—And All That Sun, Too

Get Ready for Spring Activities—And All That Sun, Too

Mar 7, 2022 | Seasonal

As the days warm up, our social calendars see an increase in activity, too. And most of it is outside in the much-welcomed nicer weather. Think neighborhood barbecues, outdoor markets, music festivals, family trips and more. And while you’re planning those springtime...
Why You Should See a Dermatologist

Why You Should See a Dermatologist

Jul 28, 2021 | Primary Care

Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it takes a lot of punishment on your behalf. It’s important to take care of it. While skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, it can require minimal treatment—as long as it gets noticed and diagnosed early...