July 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Drinking citrus fruit can increase the risk of skin cancer Do you enjoy a fresh orange juice or grapefruit juice for breakfast? If so it could be increasing your risk of skin cancer, and in particular, melanoma. A large study has been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology looking at the link […]
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I had just been told after attending the Mole Clinic at my local pharmacy that I could potentially have a melanoma on my right leg. Obviously I was very worried and upset by this and when I met Dr. Herd he did his best to try and reassure me. The mole was removed and after a few anxious weeks my results came back fine. I have since seen Dr. Herd on a regular basis over the years for annual skin check ups and I find that his calming and friendly manner gives me peace of mind.
sunburn art
August 30, 2015 at 8:45 pm
Sunburn art and skin cancer Sunburn art has emerged as a new trend this summer. The art is created by putting sunblock on specific areas of skin before going out in the sun, producing a design on the skin when the unprotected parts are burned in the sun. The down side to […]
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