Skin cancer is the most preventable forms of the disease yet remains among the most prevalent, especially since many individuals love outdoor activities or sun-tanning, all of which can increase the risk for skin cancer. Properly and frequently applying sun protectant can prevent cancerous skin lesions, but it’s easy to forget sunscreen as a part […]
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Regardless of the weather or season, the sun’s powerful rays can damage skin cells. Over time, this can not only accelerate the aging process but also increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. While most patients know that diligent sunscreen use goes a long way in minimizing these harmful effects, few are away that […]
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Warts and moles are common skin conditions recorded by cultures across the centuries. Over the years, different groups explained their appearance in a different way. While treatments options have evolved over the centuries – less folklore-based treatments and more modern technology – myths still exist around the best ways to remove these unwanted skin tags […]
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Sun damage is a leading cause of beautiful skin aging prematurely. Issues like uneven skin texture and tone, wrinkles, freckles, melasma, and skin cancer are all dangers associated with too much exposure to harmful UV rays. It’s well-known that sunscreen can protect us from these complications. Still, there are too many myths and misconceptions people […]
Read More Dermatology by ICLS is visited daily by patients referred to us by their General Practitioner regarding suspicious moles. It is with the utmost care, that we educate our patients of the simple steps one can use to help check their own skin. Melanoma is one of the few skin cancers that individuals can detect with […]
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Regularly checking your body for suspicious moles might be one of the most important ways that you can protect yourself. The good news is that it’s super easy to do. While skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, if it’s detected early, it’s almost always curable. To be proactive about […]
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Most of our patients at ICLS are smart about protecting their skin from the damaging rays of the sun; they wear sunscreen and/or physical sunblocks, wear protective clothing, stay in the shade, and avoid peak UV hours. Preventing new sun damage is important in maintaining youthful, healthy skin for years to come. However, lots of […]
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The simple act of putting sunscreen on every day is all it takes to protect you from some of the most common cancers in the world. That miniscule layer of sunscreen can make all the difference between younger-looking, healthy skin and aging, damaged skin, which is why it’s so important that you understand how you […]
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If you could spot signs of cancer just by looking, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to protect yourself? At ICLS, we’re passionate about informing our patients about how to prevent skin cancer. We don’t mean to scare you, but we want you to understand why it’s so important to perform a simple monthly […]
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