Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center

06/03/2019

Thank you to the American Academy of Dermatology for making the best info-graphics!

Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians or physician assistants to treat all of your acne and rosacea needs.

Is that acne or rosacea? Learn the difference between these two conditions that can both cause redness: https://bit.ly/2PCZwSg

05/31/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Most skin cancers are caused in part by cumulative sun exposure. Protect your children from painful sunburns and harmful UV rays by starting good sun protection habits early!

05/20/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month!

Don't forget your sunscreen! Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease.

Melanomas often resemble moles; some develop from moles. The majority of melanomas are black or brown, but they can also be skin-colored, pink, red, purple, blue or white.

Learn more about the warning signs of melanoma from The Skin Cancer Foundation: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma

05/14/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month!

Don't forget your sunscreen! Cumulative, long-term exposure to UV radiation from the sun over your lifetime causes most cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCC).

All skin types are at risk of skin cancer. Most SCC appear in people over age 50, but more people in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with the disease.

Precancers that can lead to SCC (if left untreated) include: actinic keratosis, actinic cheilitis, leukoplakia, and Bowen's Disease.

Only a trained physician can diagnose a skin cancer lesion and recommend an approved, effective treatment. Schedule your annual preventative skin cancer screening with your board certified dermatology provider!



Learn more from The Skin Cancer Foundation: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma/scc-causes-and-risk-factors

05/08/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. Incidence has increased up to 200% in the past 3 decades in the U.S. -- more than 1 million cases of SCC are diagnosed each year. Experts believe that indoor tanning is contributing to an increase in cases.

Only a trained physician can diagnose a skin cancer lesion and recommend an approved, effective treatment. Schedule your annual preventative skin cancer screening with your board certified dermatology provider!



Learn more from The Skin Cancer Foundation: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma

05/06/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month!

Don't forget your sunscreen! Almost all Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCC) occur on parts of the body excessively exposed to sun: the face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders, and back. Anyone with a history of sun exposure can develop BCC.

Here is an infographic for the warning signs of BCC. Frequently, two or more of these features are present in one tumor. Only a trained physician can diagnose a skin cancer lesion and recommend an approved, effective treatment. Schedule your annual preventative skin cancer screening with your board certified dermatology provider!



View The Skin Cancer Foundation's slideshow for photo examples of the warning signs of BCC: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/the-five-warning-signs-images -1

05/01/2019

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

Most of us have heard of Melanoma, but did you know the most common skin cancer is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)?

BCC is usually caused by a combination of cumulative and intense, occasional sun exposure. More than 4 million cases of BCC are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

Only a trained physician can diagnose a skin cancer lesion and recommend an approved, effective treatment. Schedule your annual preventative skin cancer screening with your board certified dermatology provider!



Learn more from the Skin Cancer Foundation: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinoma/bcc-causes-and-risk-factors

04/23/2019

Happy !
Did you guess correctly?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers estimate that may cause upwards of 400,000 cases of in the U.S. each year. Nearly 70% of tanning salon patrons are Caucasian girls and young women, and is the second most comon in females age 15-29.

Learn more about the risks of indoor tanning: https://www.aad.org/media/stats/prevention-and-care

Don't forget to schedule your preventative skin cancer screening with your !

04/22/2019

Making some simple changes and knowing what to look for can help you keep your nails looking their best.

04/15/2019

Did your doctor recommend Mohs surgery to treat your skin cancer? Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center has been a top Mohs surgery office in Washington, DC for over 30 years. We now have a second location in Alexandria, VA!

Learn more about Mohs surgery and our surgeons, Dr. Martin A. Braun and Dr. Marisa A. Braun, at our website: https://www.braundermatology.com/mohs-micrographic-surgery/