CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST & SPECIALIST DERMATOLOGICAL SURGEON
The evidence that points to the dangers of sun exposure is very clear and continues to mount with new research data. Because medical professionals routinely see how health conditions like skin cancer can ravage a person’s general health and quality of life, it is difficult not to be surprised by the continual popularity of sunbathing…. read more
By now, most people can stomach the fact that skin cancer is the leading cancer in most countries around the world. This is not a distinction that we can appreciate. Hearing that a seemingly benign mole or spot on the skin is actually cancerous, regardless of type, is the most unpleasant surprise; and yet this… read more
When we discuss skin cancer, one of the primary messages is that we should all spend time every single month checking our skin. This recommendation is followed up with specific tips for discerning the true nature of growth – benign or potentially cancerous. You know them as the ABCDE’s of skin cancer. Using this acronym… read more
If the time you had spent in the summer sun during your youth has come back to haunt you in the worst possible way, you may wonder if skin cancer is going to be a concern for the rest of your life. It is not uncommon for a person who has been treated for skin… read more
Most of us know by now that, to reduce our risk of getting any skin cancer, we need to wear sunscreen. As summer quickly approaches, the conversation about being sun savvy is picking up steam, as it should, since many of us will be drawn to spending time outdoors. In a general sense, we tend… read more
The primary goal of skin cancer treatment is to remove abnormal skin cells in their entirety – every last one of them. The reconstruction of the surgical site has historically been a secondary goal. That being said, surgical methodologies have evolved over time with the intent of improving patient outcomes both regarding reduced risk of… read more
We are well into the new year, but that does not mean that you cannot benefit from the resolution to protect your skin as the weather warms up. Skin cancer is still the leading form of cancer in the world, and that means that we all need to remain vigilant in taking steps to reduce… read more
The importance of UV protection is so widely discussed; you would think that developing a plan to protect your ski would be easy. The more we meet with patients, the more we realize that it would be a mistake on our part to assume everyone knows what to do and how to do it. Here,… read more
Most people are aware of the dangers of skin cancer, and also of the fact that skin cancers outnumber most other cases of cancer. The more we learn about these conditions (you can get skin cancer even if you live where it’s cloudy much of the time), the more we realize that we are all… read more
Dr. Hussain recently appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss the substantial increase in cases of skin cancer in the UK over the past few years. Although the most common forms of this disease can usually be treated successfully without serious incident, there is a strong desire amongst all of us to never hear the words… read more
