Skin Cancer

Patient Shares Experience With Mohs Surgery

by doctor May 24, 2010

A patient gives a quick testimonial about her experience of undergoing Mohs Skin Cancer surgery. "Wear your sunblock", she says. Dr. Mejia is passionate about educating everyone on protecting your skin to prevent skin cancer and alleviating the fear of the surgery. Dr. Mejia, a dermatologist in Jupiter, FL is passionate about educating everyone on protecting [...]

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Skin Cancer & Indoor Tanning

by doctor February 16, 2010

The Indoor Tanning Association and the Federal Trade Commission have recently come to an agreement regarding claims from the Indoor Tanning Association. Many of those claims said they were endorsed by the government. However as dermatologist, we know that indoor tanning and chronic exposure to UV  increases the risk of skin cancer and melanomas, which [...]

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Actual Procedure

by Editorial Staff February 11, 2010

Watch as a patient undergoes the actual procedure of Photodynamic Therapy, or PDT. After the pre-treatment as explained in our previous post, the patient is now under the Blue Light. Goggles are necessary to protect the eyes. Levulon, the solution in the pre-treatment is now being absorbed by the pre-cancerous cells. Dr. Mejia, a skin [...]

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Pretreatment

by Letty February 10, 2010

Sarah, our Physician Assistant, discusses the pre-treatment for PDT or Photodynamic Therapy. She explains how the solution of levulon is absorbed into the skin. PDT treats cancerous spots and prevents precancer before it turns to skin cancer. The solution is put on the patient for an hour and a half during which time the solution [...]

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Sunblock Recommendations

by Editorial Staff August 5, 2009

Blue Lizard is a physical sun block with the active ingredients zinc oxide & titanium oxide. These two ingredients will give you the best protection from both UVA & UVB rays. Dr. Mejia recommends Blue Lizard Sunblock for children and those who are out boating, fishing, surfing, or participating in any other outdoor activities. Sport [...]

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Understanding The Sun’s Rays

by doctor August 5, 2009

The sun emits both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays contribute to premature aging, collagen and elastin degradation and increase the chance of skin cancers. UVB rays cause your skin to get a sun burn. Naturally, when picking out a “good” sunblock, you would think to pick a higher SPF number to get better protection. [...]

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