Arizona Skin Dermatology is a leading provider of treatments for patients with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, precancerous actinic keratosis, and other skin problems. If your dermatologist diagnosed you with cancer, the following types of skin cancer...
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Anyone can get it regardless of skin color. Estimates of skin cancer prevalence conducted by Stern, R.S. in 2007 show that one out of five Americans is likely to develop this disease in their...
Exposure to the sun is known for its vitamin D benefits. Research suggests that brief exposure of the face, hands, and arms of about 15 minutes a day three times a week is sufficient. However, prolonged exposure to the sun for whatever reason could be dangerous as the...
When it comes to skincare, there’s a lot to cover, from face serums to scrubs, and that’s just the goods! If you’re still learning about the many techniques to get a flawless complexion, you may have begun to look into what skincare items you should...
The skin is made up of many different types of cells, many of which are constantly moving. As round basal cells beneath the surface rise to replace dead, flaking squamous cells on the surface, they flatten. Melanocytes tan the skin in the sun, and Merkel cells give...
Shingle is a type of itchy rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. Dr. Jay Mehta and his team of dermatologists regularly treat shingles, which can develop anywhere on the body. Shingles are not a...
