If you live in Phoenix, it will come as no surprise to you that sunblock is a must year-round, not just when you are outside at the pool or enjoying a baseball game.
Unprotected skin can be damaged by UV radiation in as little as 15 minutes, but it could take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect. But what to do if you do get sunburned?
By delivering a precise and calibrated dose of radiation that penetrates just below the skin’s surface, Superficial Radiation Therapy safely and effectively destroys malignant non-melanoma skin cancer cells.
June is designated as Men’s Health Month with screenings, health fairs and outreach activities taking place around the country. Along with tips on men’s skin health, learn how to encourage the man in your life to go to the doctor for a skin check from Dr. Dustin Mullens of Affiliated Dermatology.
Leigha Shilhanek, NP of Affiliated Dermatology shares the many things that you can do to detect and protect against skin cancer with Susan Casper of ABC15’s Sonoran Living.
