Skin Health Insights: Expert Advice from CLEVELAND’s Dermatology Leaders
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skin health education and professional advice. As a locally owned practice, we are
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Sunburn vs. Sun Poisoning: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do Next
You spent the day at the lake, maybe a little longer than planned. By evening, your skin is red and tender, and you feel run-down in a way that sleep alone does not seem to fix. Most people chalk that up to a bad sunburn and move on. Sometimes, though, what feels like a rough…
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What Is Actinic Keratosis and Can It Turn Into Skin Cancer?
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a rough, scaly patch of skin caused by years of sun exposure, and yes, it can turn into skin cancer. Specifically, untreated actinic keratoses can progress into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common type of skin cancer. The progression rate for any individual AK is estimated at about 5%…
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When Should You See a Dermatologist About a Mole?
Most moles are completely harmless, but some can be early signs of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. You should see a dermatologist about a mole if it’s changing in size, shape, or color, if it looks noticeably different from your other moles, if it bleeds or itches without a clear reason, or…
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