
Lisa Sigell talked with Dermatologist Ava Shamban to learn what happens to skin as we age and what can be done to keep skin looking young.
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Lisa Sigell sat down with dermatologist Wendy Hoffman to discuss the sun's affect on skin and what we can do to protect ourselves from harmful rays.
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The five year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads is almost 100 percent. The best way to catch melanoma before it spreads is by skin self examination.
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A Dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. After earning a medical degree and completing an internship, a dermatologist receives three more years of specialty medical training, becoming an expert dedicated to skin, hair and nails. Many dermatologists have general practices and see patients with all types of skin concerns. Some dermatologists gain additional training and expertise in a specific area of dermatology, such as pediatrics, surgery, or cosmetics. The Skin Cancer Foundation's Physician Finder can connect you to some of the top doctors across the country.