by The Bowman Institute | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
While most moles are benign, some are cancerous. This can make it difficult to know when to seek out treatment for a mole and when to let it be. Annual screening skin examinations can clear up any questions that you have about whether or not a mole indicates skin...
by The Bowman Institute | Apr 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the gold standard in skin cancer treatment. Developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s, this procedure can have the highest cure rate (up to 99%) of all skin cancer treatments. If you’ve been recommended to undergo Mohs...
by The Bowman Institute | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. With ultraviolet radiation from the sun as the top cause of skin cancer, many people develop skin cancer over the course of their lives. There are many different types of skin cancer. Understanding the skin cancer...
by The Bowman Institute | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sunscreen has long been used for protection against the sun’s harmful rays. The sun can damage your skin, heightening the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. However, rumors about sunscreen, namely regarding its safety and effectiveness, always seem to be...
by The Bowman Institute | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
In recent years, laser energy has become a popular treatment method for various concerns. But whether used in medical or cosmetic procedures, patients often wonder whether receiving laser treatment will increase their risk of skin cancer. Cosmetic Laser Treatments...
by The Bowman Institute | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s true that the risk of developing skin cancer is higher among fairer skinned people than among people of color. However, this doesn’t mean that people of color can’t get skin cancer. “People of color” encompasses people of Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern,...
