Skin Check 101 : What to Expect During Your Appointment

Skin Check 101 : What to Expect During Your Appointment

Regular skin checks are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, especially in today’s world where skin cancer rates continue to rise. Knowing what to expect during your appointment can alleviate any apprehension and empower you to take charge of your skin...
Is UV Light Safe in Medical Settings?

Is UV Light Safe in Medical Settings?

UV light is something we are all told to be wary of. We wear sunscreen year round, along with hats, sunglasses, long sleeves, and we find shade to avoid the harm these ultra violet rays can do. But have you heard about UV being used in a medical setting? If so, how do...
Can I Wear Makeup at my Skin Check?

Can I Wear Makeup at my Skin Check?

For some people, makeup is simply a part of day to day life. We can wear it in almost every situation. But how about for a skin check appointment? Does having makeup on any body part disrupt the process in any way? Michigan dermatologist Dr Arjun Dupati gives us an...
How to Check Your Own Skin

How to Check Your Own Skin

Skin cancer can pop up at any time of the year, not just summer. So in-between skin checks and following big sun burns (because, let’s be honest, we’ve all had them) how can we become experts in checking our own skin for signs of change? The Cancer Council...