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  I have fair Irish skin and all my life I've tried to tan it . I spent a tremendous amount of time in the sun using iodine mixed with baby oil ( supposed to tan your skin no matter what). ...

  

  Skin Cancer

  By Anonymous on January 26, 2012 - 10:10pm

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  My mom has this and i believe there is no treatment to rid her of this.

  

  melanoma meningitis

  By Anonymous on July 2, 2011 - 10:44pm

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  Hello, My mother has 2 moles one on her left temple and the other on the right temple her dermatologist said that she needs to have both biopsied b/c one looks "crusty" the other one she ...

  

  Re: Melanoma

  By Anonymous on June 30, 2011 - 2:23pm

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  Once you have been diagnosed with a malignant mole, the doctor will determine the best course for treatment.

  

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  Health Tip: Is it Skin Cancer?

  By Christine Jeffries on May 6, 2011 - 10:55am
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  So you found a suspicious mole, and were good about setting up an appointment with the dermatologist to have it checked out.

  

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  Health Tip: What to Expect at the Dermatologist’s Office, Checking Suspicious Moles

  By Christine Jeffries on May 5, 2011 - 1:40pm
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  Do you think because you have dark skin pigmentation you don’t need to worry about skin cancer?

  

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  Health Tip: Know Your Melanoma Risk

  By Christine Jeffries on May 4, 2011 - 3:13pm
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  Everyone knows that when skin moles change in color, shape, or texture, you should have them checked by a medical professional.

  

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  Health Tip: When to Have Moles Checked by a Medical Professional

  By Christine Jeffries on May 3, 2011 - 12:37pm
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  Most women know it’s important to check their breasts for changes to help detect early signs of breast cancer or infection, but did you know it’s also important to check your skin for ...

  

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  Health Tip: Mole Checking is Easiest Way For Early Detection of Melanoma

  By Christine Jeffries on May 2, 2011 - 6:47pm
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  My husband (39 y/o) has had several shaved biopsies performed. Dermatologist sent him for a biopsy which they took a 10x8x1mm specimen and 6x6x1mm.

  

  Don't understand husband's Dermatopathology Report

  By JeannieDelp on April 3, 2011 - 10:39am

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  Sunscreen is great, and it’s fantastic that you try to use it every time you go out in the sun.

  

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  Health Myth: I Use Sunscreen, So I Should be Safe from Skin Burns, Wrinkles, and Cancer

  By Christine Jeffries on March 2, 2011 - 4:02pm

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