Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma
Early Detection and Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer caused by the sun. About 3.6 million Americans will present with a basal cell carcinoma this year. They are usually found on the face, ears, bald scalp and neck but can appear on any sun exposed…
Read MoreSkin Cancer: Melanoma
Recognizing Melanoma Symptoms and Signs Melanoma is the most serious form of sun related skin cancer. An estimated 212,000 cases of Melanoma will be diagnosed this year in the United States. Of those, 105,000 will be invasive. Common Locations for Melanoma on the Body Melanomas can present in a variety of forms. Melanomas can appear…
Read MoreAcne Solutions for Teens When Over-the -Counter (OTC) Products Fail
Discover effective acne treatment and prevention options in Westport and New Canaan. Learn how professional care and advice can prove effective when over-the-counter acne products aren’t working. When your teen first starts dealing with acne, it is common to seek the advice of influencers or google and head to the pharmacy shelves. Over-the-counter creams, washes…
Read MorePOISON IVY Leaves of three – let them be
Poison Ivy Safety Tips for Summer: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Exposure With summer in full swing and more time spent outdoors hiking, gardening, playing sports, or enjoying picnics, it is important to stay alert to common outdoor hazards—especially poison ivy. This widespread plant is easily recognizable by its fuzzy vines, clusters of berries,…
Read MoreFood for Thought – Port Wine Birthmark
Port wine is a combination of wine and brandy which gives it its unique ruby red color. Port wine birthmarks (nevus flammeus) may be found on the face or body and represent malformed blood vessels. They may occur as a birthmark with no other symptoms associated with it or they may be associated with a…
Read MoreFood for Thought – Cherry Angioma
“Life is like a bowl of cherries” (proverb) – and so is your skin. You may notice that there are small bright red spots on your body that never go away. These are called cherry angioma – cherry because of their shape and color – angioma because they are dilated blood vessels. Cherry angiomas…
Read MoreFood for thought – Café au Lait marks
Understanding Café au Lait Spots: Insights from Dermatology of Westport For those who enjoy their coffee with milk, the light brown, smooth, flat spots on the skin known as Café au Lait spots may remind you of a spilled latte. These benign skin marks, resembling the color of coffee with cream, appear in 10%–20%…
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