Dr. Downie, of in Montclair treats hundreds of skin conditions, both cosmetic and medical. Of them, skin cancer is unquestionably the most dangerous. It nearly always can be treated effectively if detected early, and many cases are preventable. Yet, every year, millions are diagnosed with skin cancer, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths, and […]
As you laze in the sun on a summer afternoon, or rush around town tending to your long list of errands, a life-threating disease may be the farthest thing from your mind. However, you could be inviting just such a disease if you didn’t take time to apply sunscreen. Skin cancer is not a topic […]
These days, everyone is busy and it seems we only get busier with each passing year. Your schedule can’t accommodate everything that you need to do. Some things are postponed, and others are forgotten completely. All too often, diagnostics and preventive care, such as skin cancer screening, falls victim to the time crunch. Why take […]
The skin is a large and complex organ. There is a virtually endless list of potential skin problems and diseases, which can have implications medically, cosmetically, or both. Although many people pay a great deal of attention to problems such as acne or wrinkles, the most serious skin disease of all is too frequently ignored. […]
The most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer, and it claims thousands of lives every year. The vast majority of cases are associated with unprotected UV exposure. Fun in the summer sun with your friends may be enough to push worries of cancer out of your mind. It’s easy to […]
Skin cancer can be a frightening diagnosis. Fortunately, there is a way to remember the warning signs of skin cancer that can help in early treatment. It is as simple as knowing your ABCDEs. Dr. Jeanine Downie, a national prominent dermatologist, educates people all of ages about the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Downie is […]
In the United States, every year, nearly five million people are treated for skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. The most dangerous type of cancer is melanoma. A slowly growing bump, a mole that changes, or a dry and scaly rough patch may be a sign of skin cancer. This condition can be […]