What SPF should I use?
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But which SPF is best?
MD Anderson dermatologists recommend sunscreen that is at least SPF 30, broad-spectrum and water resistant. Even with those guidelines, there are plenty of options to choose from. They may even prompt questions like, “If SPF 30 is good, does that mean SPF 50 or even SPF 100 is better?”
I always like to remind patients that sunscreen...
What to expect when you have a mole removed
Moles are common growths on the skin. Moles are benign, which means they’re not cancerous. But when melanocytes, the cells that make up moles...
Need a punch biopsy? Here’s what to expect
As a dermatologist, I examine skin all day, every day. If I see something concerning on your skin, I may perform a punch biopsy to learn more...
5 things to know about raised moles
When people talk about moles, they are usually referring to a variety of skin growths, including true moles — which are also called nevi — freckles and other growths. However, in dermatology, a mole is a very specific type of skin growth that looks a certain way under a microscope.
Ahead, I’ll share more facts you might not know about moles, including how to tell if they are healthy.
Raised or flat doesn’t mean healthy or unhealthy...
Can dark-skinned people get a sunburn?
You might think you don’t need sunscreen if you have Black or brown skin. After all, the extra melanin that creates darker skin tones does...
Understanding ear cancer: Types, symptoms and treatment
Ear cancer can develop in any part of the ear. It often starts on the outside of the ear as a skin cancer, but it can also form inside...
6 myths about tanning safety
There can be a lot of misunderstandings about how safe it is to get a tan.
As a dermatologist, I love to debunk tanning myths....
9 things to know about lip cancer
Lip cancer describes cancer that develops on the inside or outside of the lip. Anyplace from where the lips touch each other and inward is...
9 things to know about sunglasses, eye protection and cancer
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses...
4-time cancer survivor and employee: Why I chose MD Anderson for my treatment
I’ve had several benign skin growths removed from my back over the years. But I never expected to be diagnosed with four different types of...