Skin Cancer

Actinic keratosis (AK) is one of the most common precancerous lesions. Sometimes called solar keratosis, these rough, scaly, dry patches develop due to excess UV exposure. These growths often appear in multiples, pluralized as actinic keratoses. If you have similar growths, it’s always best to have them examined by one of Skin & Beauty Center’s […]

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. It can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning beds. UV light can damage the DNA in skin cells and lead to cancer. While skin cancer is common, it is also the easiest to spot in

The sun shines brightly in Southern California. We are blessed with over 300 days of warm and beautiful weather a year, but the wonderful sun puts us at risk for skin cancers. It is a misconception that only people with light skin tones can get skin cancers when actually, everyone has the potential to develop