Skip to content 2017 SKIN CANCER BY THE NUMBERS~ GERMAIN DERMATOLOGY
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness month is drawing to a close. We hope you took some note of the stories, facts, information and tips we’ve shared through the month on the importance of taking a proactive approach to your skin’s health. Annual screenings and paying attention to your own body are small steps that can absolutely […]
WHEN DOES A MOLE BECOME SUSPICIOUS LOOKING? WHAT DO YOU DO?
Your skin remembers sun exposure from the time you were a baby. It accumulates and shows up in later years. Dr. Germain recommends people begin routine check ups in their 20s, especially if there is a family history of skin cancer. Patients visiting the dermatologist for the first time will go through a full-body screening. […]
WHAT SUNSCREENS SHOULD YOU USE? AND HOW MUCH?
LET’S SPOT ORANGE!
As we kick off the month of May we want to impress the importance and raise the awareness of skin cancer. May starts summer break, vacations and lots of time outdoors, and while we love warmer weather, protecting yourself from the risks of skin cancer is one of the most important things you can do […]
5 SKIN CANCER RISK FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Ensuring the long-term health and beauty of your skin means always being diligent about sun protection—yes, even during the cool, mild weather associated with early spring in Charleston, SC. Skin cancer treatment and prevention are both important to our team at Germain Dermatology. Fortunately, this disease, which occurs due to the uncontrollable development of mutated skin cells […]