World Cancer Day: Practicing Skin Cancer Awareness All Year Long
According to the Union for International Cancer Control, cancer will kill more than eight million people alone this year. An equally scary statistic shows that the instances of skin cancer will top 5.4 million diagnoses in 2016. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. The numbers… Read more >
Acne, Sun Spots, More: Top 10 Men’s Skin Conditions
What are the most common skin conditions that affect men? At Janiga MDs, we see some common concerns among men visiting us for dermatology treatment. Below are the top ten conditions that men are concerned about and the common ways that we treat them. Acne is a very common skin condition that affects a large… Read more >
The Link between Organ Transplants and Melanoma
Melanoma accounts for only 2 percent of all skin cancer cases in the United States; however, it is the most serious form and results in the majority of skin cancer deaths. It is the fifth leading cancer in men and the seventh in women and it is estimated that 73,870 new cases of melanoma will… Read more >
Sunscreen Chemicals: The Verdict
SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS: THE VERDICT There are often debates regarding the best sunscreen options to choose and whether certain chemicals or types of sunscreens are safe. This is largely because of differing findings from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), American Academy of Dermatology, and FDA regarding safety or efficacy of sunscreen. Continue reading to learn more… Read more >
One Skincare Resolution Everyone Should Make
With the New Year coming, we all try to make a New Year’s resolution that will improve our bodies, our minds, and sometimes even our relationships. At Janiga MDs Reno Dermatology, we also encourage our patients to make one skincare resolution. This New Year’s skincare resolution is simple, but makes a huge impact in your… Read more >
Freckles, Sunspots and more – How to Recognize Brown Spots on the Skin
Now that summer is coming to a close, many of our Reno dermatology patients are starting to examine their skin for any sun damage. Often a patient will come in concerned about brown spots on their skin. Sometimes it’s a cosmetic concern, while others are worried about the health of their skin. There are many… Read more >
Expert Advice: How to Apply Self Tanner
At Janiga MDs Dermatology, we highly recommend all our patients wear sunscreen to avoid the harmful affects of the sun’s rays on the skin. In my last post, I shared my tips for getting a summer glow without the damage, and in this one I wanted to go into more detail on how best to… Read more >
Self-Tanner 101: How to get a Summer Tan Without Damaging Your Skin
Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. It’s the time for sundresses, tank tops, shorts, and bathing suits. If you’re like me, you like the look and feel of that sun-kissed glow you get when sunbathing, but how can that be achieved without damaging your skin? The UV radiation from the sun… Read more >
Skin Cancer Awareness Season is Here
Skin Cancer Knows No Season, but Summer does make us Think About it More Everyone knows that the easiest way to get skin cancer is to spend too much time in the Sun. OR the tanning salon. But, because everyone is different, not every form of skin cancer will look the same on every person…. Read more >
“Wear Orange – Spot Orange” on Melanoma Monday to Raise Community Awareness of Melanoma
The American Academy of Dermatology designates the first Monday of every May as Melanoma Monday with the SPOT Orange Campaign. This is a day when everyone in the community can show and share their awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancer by wearing orange. It is important to be aware of the signs… Read more >
