Melanoma is on the rise in the U.S. – see how SkinCeuticals is helping
One of the most unfortunate parts of being a dermatologist is telling patients they have melanoma, and more unfortunately I’ve had to do this more and more in the past few years because melanoma is on the rise. Even more scary – I’ve seen it in younger and younger patients every year. As physicians we tell people the importance of using daily sunscreen and checking your body frequently for any new spots or lesions. We also stress the importance of seeing a dermatologist yearly (or even bi-yearly if you’ve ever had something dangerous in the past).
The truth is that we are all overwhelmed by life’s daily stresses and activities, and we allow these things to impact our own safety and health at times. Schedule some YOU TIME each month and double check your body for spots, marks, etc. so that you can continue to enjoy your life, stresses and all. Our friends at SkinCeuticals have put together a great video about a melanoma patient that will help remind each of us about the dangers of melanoma and how to prevent and protect your body. Please watch this important video!
