Dermatology

• Melanoma

  Posted in Dermatology on January 24, 2012

  Melanoma.

  The incidence continues to rise every year. When I graduated from my dermatology residency 15 years ago, the rate of melanoma in the U.S. population was about 1 in 200. I have watched every year as it has grown from a rare disease to a common one. As of this year we can expect 1 in 27 to get some sort of melanoma in their lifetime and 1 in 52 people to get invasive melanoma.

  It is out there, keep up those self body checks and semiannual exams by us if you are at

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• If you have had melanoma…

  Posted in Dermatology on October 26, 2011

  If you have had melanoma, be vigilant for another melanoma but also for thyroid cancer and leukemia/lymphoma. Current epidemiology shows that men and women with melanoma are at increased risk for subsequent primary cancers such as subsequent invasive melanoma, thyroid cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. So please check your neck for lumps.

  
  Sincerley,

  Julie E. Voss, MD

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• Coffee vs. Skin Cancer

  Posted in Dermatology on October 26, 2011

  Caffeinated coffee consumption is associated with decreased the risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). That is big news since BCC is the most common cancer known to man!

  A good study found that "women who drank more than three cups of coffee had a 20% reduction in risk for basal cell carcinoma." and "Men who drank more than three cups of coffee benefited from a 9% reduction in risk of this type of skin cancer". The more coffee people drank, the lower their risk for BCC was, so go

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• For patients with acne

  Posted in Dermatology on October 24, 2011

  All benzoyl peroxide products are now available without a prescription.  These products are typically available as washes, creams, gels and pads ranging in strength from 2.5% to 10%.  As the strength increases, risk of irritation may increase as well, so we often recommend starting with a lower strength.  This product can bleach fabric so a wash is a great option as it can be used in the shower for face and body acne and can be rinsed off.  We carry a great 5% face and body wash

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• Cellulite - some information

  Posted in Dermatology on October 4, 2011

  Cellulite can affect people regardless of their weight and body mass index (BMI).  Gaining weight can make cellulite appear worse.  Of the myriads of concoctions and treatments for cellulite, most substantially lack proof of effectiveness.

  Sincerely,

  Julie Voss, MD

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