Boxed Warnings: Handle with Care Not with Fear
Have ever wondered what’s the process to get a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and why those glaring boxed warnings get added? It seems mysterious to a lot of people, even prescribers. So, here’s the scoop: First, a drug maker develops the medication and tests it to see if it works. […]
JAK’d Up: Smart Science, Real Talk
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Take Your Pick: Skin-Picking Disorder or Prurigo Nodularis?
Ok, I admit, it. I like to pick just like the next person. If something on my skin just doesn’t feel right or if that pimple looks like it’s going to burst, I can’t resist. Believe it or not, but dermatologists are often pickers too. But why do we pick or scratch? There are several […]
Itching for Answers: Understanding PN Inside Out
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Peel Back the Years: The Power of Chemical Peels
When you think of chemical peels, do images of Samantha’s flaming, glazed face from Sex in the Citycome to mind? Not very enticing if you’re thinking if a chemical peel is right for you. However, our understanding of peels has evolved over time, and the need to feel some pain to see the gain isn’t […]
Not Your Mom’s Chemical Peel
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Style Meets Sun Protective Clothing
Obviously our clothing offers us sun protection more so than if we were stark naked out in the sun. Ever seen Naked and Afraid? Side note, yes mud can serve as sun protection too but clothing is better! Just wearing a white t-shirt offers you an SPF level of about 7. But what if you […]
Rethinking Sun Protection Part 2: Edible Sunscreen Alternatives
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Should I Care About the UV Index?
Have you ever checked your weather app and noticed the UV index (UVI) embedded in all the other details for your daily report? But what is the UVI? Think of the UV index as a way to predict your risk of getting a sunburn that day. Before we talk about the UVI, it’s important to […]
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior’s Voice
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis