Spider Veins and Skin Cancer: Dermatology Resources for Further ...

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Whether from genetics or lifestyle choices, our skin can often become marred, damaged or diseased. Looking for the outward signs of skin damage, like cancerous moles or spider veins, can help patients seek the proper medical attention and treatment. To learn more about what you can do to prevent and treat skin conditions like skin cancer or varicose veins, talk to your dermatologist.

• For patients who suffer from severe spider or varicose veins, vein stripping is one treatment that can address the sometimes painful build-up of blood in the veins. Learn more about this treatment with this educational guide from the National Institutes of Health.
• Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins and is performed by injecting medicine into the veins to shrink them. To learn more about why the treatment may be needed and the kinds of results it can provide, read this sclerotherapy guide from the Mayo Clinic.
• It?s important to conduct frequent full body mole checks to detect early melanoma and other signs of skin cancer. Learn how to perform a proper self-exam with this guide from the National Cancer Institute.
• Sun tanning and tanning booths work by stimulating the production of melanin with ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Learn more about UV radiation and why there is no such thing as a ?healthy? tan at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.
• Keep your skin safe from sun damage by applying sunscreen daily and checking the local UV index before you go outside. The Environmental Protection Agency website has this calculator to help you identify the UV index in your local area.

For more information about keeping your skin healthy and beautiful, please contact the dermatologists at Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. As part of?the largest dermatology practice in America, our doctors can assist you with all of your cosmetic or clinical skincare needs. Immediate appointments are available at one of our 50+ Florida offices. To locate an office or doctor near you, please visit Advanced Dermatology online or call us today at (866) 608-9531.

Source: http://www.myadvancedderm.com/239144/2011/09/23/spider-veins-and-skin-cancer-dermatology-resources-for-further-reading.html

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