by Georgia Derm | Mar 4, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Did you know that one in five American adults develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime? This sheer prevalence makes skin cancer the most common type of cancer in the United States. If there’s a silver lining to this, it’s that skin cancer is also the most...
by Georgia Derm | Feb 4, 2022 | Skin Cancer
Skin protects the body in many different ways. It is the first layer of defense against bacteria and environmental hazards. It can also give important clues regarding your overall health by alerting you to potential health problems, such as skin cancer. Looking after...
by Georgia Derm | Dec 10, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is more than an ugly spot on your body. It’s a growth that can be deadly. However, when detected and treated early on, all forms of this malignancy may be cured. Your skin cancer specialist in Winder, GA, offers the following top facts about the most...
by Georgia Derm | Nov 12, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops when specialized pigment-producing cells in the skin and eyes called melanocytes mutate and divide uncontrollably. While much less common compared to other types of skin cancers, melanoma is the most serious of all, as...
by Georgia Derm | Oct 8, 2021 | Skin Cancer
Daily exposure to sunlight increases our risk of acquiring and developing skin-related diseases. One of the most common skin-related diseases in the United States is skin cancer. Skin cancer may appear as a spot or lesion on your skin that may go unnoticed at first....
by Georgia Derm | Sep 3, 2021 | Skin Cancer
According to the American Dermatology Association, skin cancer is the most common cancer, affecting almost one in five Americans. Many skin features that seem harmless may be a sign of skin cancer. It helps to see a skin cancer specialist regularly for early detection...